Local churches (affiliation)

The local churches are a Christian movement founded in China whose beliefs and practice are based on the teachings of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee. Members of the group believe that Christian believers should emphasize the subjective experience of Christ as well as Bible interpretation concerning Christ and the church. Both Nee and Lee were influenced by the writings of the Plymouth Brethren, T. Austin-Sparks, and others. Assemblies identifying as "local churches" can be found worldwide and claim several million members.

Local churches (affiliation)

The local churches are a Christian movement founded in China whose beliefs and practice are based on the teachings of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee. Members of the group believe that Christian believers should emphasize the subjective experience of Christ as well as Bible interpretation concerning Christ and the church. Both Nee and Lee were influenced by the writings of the Plymouth Brethren, T. Austin-Sparks, and others. Assemblies identifying as "local churches" can be found worldwide and claim several million members.