41. [Open Brethren] Gospel Hall, John Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Photographs of nonconformist chapels in Shropshire, England. http://www.users.waitrose.com/~coxfamily/shrewbre.htm

SHROPSHIRE'S NONCONFORMIST CHAPELS [Open Brethren] Gospel Hall, John Street, Shrewsbury A small non-denominational Gospel Hall was built in the early 1880s at the junction of New Park Road and John Street. During the 1890s it developed into an Assembly of Open Brethren, who still use the building (2000). To return to the main page, click here

42. Encyclopædia Britannica Topic open brethren. Encyclopædia Britannica Related Articles. division ofPlymouth Brethren Go to Index Browse List of Abbreviations http://www.britannica.com/eb/topic?idxStructId=429605&typeId=13

43. Wiltshire County Council - Wiltshire Community History Get Book Information open brethren, Devizes. In 1879 they certified two rooms as a meeting open brethren, Devizes. Image Date 2003 Image Location Local Studies, Trowbridge http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/community/getchurch.php?id=472

44. Wiltshire County Council - Wiltshire Community History Get Book Information In the early 1930s the open brethren built the Oxford Hall in Oxford Street andused it from open brethren Church, Calne. open brethren Church, Calne http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/community/getchurch.php?id=412

45. How Pak - Open Brethren Churches open brethren Cooperating Parishes Elim Independent Methodist New Covenant Ministries International New Life open brethren Orthodox http://www.howpakchristiandirectory.org.nz/churches/brethren.htm

Open Brethren Pakuranga Christian Fellowship Meets: 96 Udys Rd, Pakuranga Phone: Fax: Postal: PO Box 51-087, Pakuranga Email: p.c.f@paradise.net. nz Contact: Pastor Frank Hutchinson Pastor John Clayton Services: Sun 10am Churches Anglican Apostolic Assembly of God Baptist ... Wesleyan Methodist

46. Thelemapedia: The Encyclopedia Of Thelema & Magick | Plymouth Brethren open brethren remain loosely affiliated and over the years have come to resembleProtestant evangelical churches in doctrine, except that there are no http://www.thelemapedia.org/index.php/Plymouth_Brethren

Plymouth Brethren From Thelemapedia The Plymouth Brethren EV and made prominent by John Nelson Darby, Edward Cronin, John Bellett, and Francis Hutchinson. As the movement spread, a large group of adherents assembled in Plymouth and the members were called the Plymouth Brethren. Between the years 1845 and 1848 a difference over the "independence" of local meetings resulted in the first division, causing a distinction to be made between the Open Brethren mainly referred to by the name Plymouth Brethren, and the Exclusive Brethren. Open Brethren remain loosely affiliated and over the years have come to resemble Protestant evangelical churches in doctrine, except that there are no officially recognized clergy and the Lord's Supper is celebrated weekly - both of which are common to open and exclusive groups alike. edit Plymouth Brethren and Crowley Crowley 's parents were members of the Plymouth Brethren, an extremely devout Christian sect. The Bible was Crowley's only reading material as a youngster, and like many young people he particularly enjoyed the "exciting bits" and in particular the stories about the Beast . This and his mothers referring to him as "The Beast" are what got him is now infamous nickname. edit External links Brethren Online.Org

47. BBC - Religion & Ethics - The Exclusive Brethren The Exclusive Brethren are an Evangelical Protestant Christian church related tothe Christian or open brethren. http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/subdivisions/brethren/

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index THURSDAY 8th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Religions Christianity ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Christianity Subdivisions Page 1 of 5 Printable version of this page The Exclusive Brethren Introduction The Exclusive Brethren are an Evangelical Protestant Christian church related to the Christian or Open Brethren. Members follow a rigid code of conduct based very strictly on Bible teaching, which provides a firm moral framework and is focussed on a strong family unit. They keep themselves separate from other people (including other Christians) as far as possible, because they believe the world is a place of wickedness. They regard 'exclusiveness' as the only way to keep away from evil. The main group of Exclusive Brethren are called 'Taylorites' after James Taylor Senior and Junior who led the church for much of the twentieth century. This group is secretive so most of the information available about them comes from people who have left it. As a result the Exclusive Brethren often gets a bad press and is referred to using phrases like "an exclusive and secret religious sect" or "a secretive church".

48. BBC - Religion & Ethics - The Exclusive Brethren The structure of the Exclusive Brethren. This is far from the open brethrenidea that individual churches should have a great deal of freedom in their http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/subdivisions/brethren/struc

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index THURSDAY 8th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Religions Christianity ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Christianity Subdivisions Page 4 of 5 Printable version of this page Structure Autonomy The Exclusive Brethren is not a democratic movement, nor do individual congregations have any autonomy. All members must follow the rigid code of behaviour and rules that govern the contact they can have with outsiders. This is far from the Open Brethren idea that individual churches should have a great deal of freedom in their dealings with others. Leadership Members of Exclusive Brethren churches are expected to be totally loyal to the leader of the Exclusive Brethren. This leader is given titles such as 'The Man of God' or 'The Elect Vessel'. The leader is regarded as a person of inherent moral power, following in the tradition of the leaders of the past and upholding their teaching in such a way as to lift the membership out of the world of wickedness. The leader of the church has overall power over members of the sect. He appoints local priests, resolves disputes, approves all marriages and decides on levels of punishment for breaches of discipline.

49. Whatever Happened To The Brethren? | Stephen Doggett A survey of the open brethren, conducted in 1998 but published last year, SHORT, A. Rendle, The Principles of open brethren , Inglis Pickering, http://www.e-n.org.uk/2004-03/2471-Whatever-happened-to-the-Brethren.htm

Christian news worldwide Search archives Home Archives Subscriptions Adverts Find a church About us Contact us Site Map Whatever happened to the Brethren? A survey of the Open Brethren, conducted in 1998 but published last year, reveals a movement increasingly unsure of its past and much less sure of its future. A precipice has appeared before them. Those churches, typically the smallest, seeking to maintain the traditions of the last 170 years are rapidly falling off the edge. The larger churches, casting off much of what they once were, have arrested their fall only by grasping hold of the wider evangelical world. The survey is the fourth in four decades compiled by Partnership, a Brethren group concerned with providing statistics for the movement. As with all data, care should also be exercised when drawing conclusions. Just under one-third of the 1,106 churches in Great Britain said to be of Open Brethren origin replied to the survey. As the author admits, those that replied doubtless represent the more 'progressive' elements. Decline Nevertheless, Brethren assemblies are in decline. 1,106 churches in 1998 represents a significant reduction from the 1,356 extant in 1990 - a rate of closure of 30 churches per year. Membership of the movement is now said to be between 50,000 and 65,000 people, compared with perhaps double that 50 years ago.

50. Brethren Groups Plymouth Brethren, Open Group, Exclusive Group, Newton Group, open brethrenchurches are completely independent without any form of higher governing http://www.cob-net.org/docs/groups.htm

Written by Ronald J. Gordon This document may be reproduced for non-profit or educational purposes only, with the provisions that the entire document remain intact and full acknowledgement be given to the author. Ancient Brethren Ashland Brethren Brethren Church Brethren in Christ ... Richard M. Judy of Dunker Springhaus Ministries, Youngstown, Ohio. It was then further researched to include commentary on each group, additional information, brief histories, reference links to other web sites, and then graphically enhanced for the Web, by Ron Gordon , Church of the Brethren Network Administrator. Your questions, suggestions, or any corrections to this outline are most welcome. oravian Brethren ~ 1457 Group Names: Moravians, Moravian Brethren, Unitas Fratrum or Unity of Brethren National Offices: Provincial Elders' Conference, North, 1021 Center Street, PO Box 1245, Bethlehem, PA 18016-1245 Origin: The flame of reform was not extinguished by the death of John Hus Additional Information: Unity of the Brethren Moravian Church National Homepage Moravian Church History Moravian Historical Society ... Records Of The Moravians Of North Carolina utterian Brethren ~ 1528 Group Names: Hutterites, Bruderhof, Society of Brothers

51. Who Is Brethren? Closed And open brethren Survey Of The Closed Brethren open brethren WorldWide Expansion Cohesiveness Of The open brethren open brethren http://www.brethrenassemblies.com/brethren.html

Introduction Origins Influences Division Introduction Origins Influences Division ... Bibliography

52. Introduction What Follows Is A Short Account Of A Group Of Some Closed groups have accused open brethren of being too lax and liable to The main distinction between two groups is that the open brethren advocated http://www.brethrenassemblies.com/john.htm

Introduction What follows is a short account of a group of Christian believers who have often been referred to as the “Plymouth Brethren” (PB), from which two distinct, separate branches have arisen: “Open” (OB or “Christian”) and “Closed” (or “Exclusive” (EB or XB)). There have been many down the ages who have been called “Brethren” and others that, although not coming under this label, have adopted PB principles. Both PB strands will be considered (from an English OB but blatantly objective and balanced perspective), whilst concentrating on the Open, nowadays much the bigger of the two groups. There is considerable diversity within Brethrenism, especially these days, but there are many common factors as well. All these aspects will be addressed. The reasons for people not knowing the truth about the Brethren are many, public disinformation for one thing. Also, the Brethren have not spoken with one voice, for there has been wide diversity in practices and beliefs, together with the notion of the autonomy of the local assembly in the Open group and opposing factions in the Closed. Members tended not to want to be labelled as “Brethren” and be regarded as a denomination. Rarely did they record events for posterity or attempt public relations exercises aimed at informing or placating outsiders. The Open group, especially, were more concerned to be doing the Lord’s work than writing about it, conscious that He may return at any time. It is not easy, therefore, for the interested observer or student of church history, to find out “Who are the Brethren

53. The Open Brethren Assembly In Jaffa, Israel The open brethren assembly in Jaffa, Israel. The open brethren assembly inJaffa, Israel. History Statement of faith Our ministry Prayer requests http://www.geocities.com/kmytel/z12.htm

The open brethren assembly in Jaffa, Israel History Statement of faith Our ministry Prayer requests ... Assembly All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53;6 The Jaffa assembly is an independent, autonomous assembly, which is dedicated to studying and teaching the word of God, evangelizing the Israeli people and praying for their salvation. In this site you can read about us and learn about our history, teaching and ministry. If you have questions you are welcome to write us and we will try to answer as soon as possible. The Jaffa assembly is in 42 Yefet street Jaffa Israel If you want to contact us you can write or phone us: The Jaffa Assembly P.O.BOX Jaffa Israel Phone: 972-3-6827146 (In Israel : 03 6827146, in the Tel Aviv area: 6827146) You can leave your message in English on the answering machine, and we will contact you. jaffassembly@walla.co.il

54. Jaffa Tel Aviv Open Brethren Assembly Israel Messianic congregation in Jaffa/Tel Aviv, Israel. In English and Hebrew witharticles in Hebrew. http://www.geocities.com/kmytel/assembly.htm

The Jaffa Assembly All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all Isaiah 53;6 The Jaffa assembly is an independent, autonomous assembly, which is dedicated to studying and teaching the word of God, evangelizing the Israeli people and praying for their salvation. In this site you can read about us and learn about our history, teaching and ministry. If you have questions you are welcome to write us and we will try to answer as soon as possible. The Jaffa assembly is in Yefet street Jaffa Israel If you want to contact us you can write or phone us: The Jaffa Assembly P.O.BOX Jaffa Israel Phone: 972-3-6827146 (In Israel : 03 6827146, in the Tel Aviv area: 6827146) You can leave your message in English on the answering machine, and we will contact you. jaffassembly@walla.co.il History Statement of faith Our ministry ... serving jesus in the land of israel

55. Reachout Trust - Exclusive Brethren However, we need to emphasise again that those known as open brethren are notthe ones that we refer to here. Although we may not agree with all that they http://www.reachouttrust.org/articles/othergrp/exbreth.htm

home search contact If you don't know where to start press here - or use the "Search"or "Contact" links. Reachout Trust 24 Ormond Road Richmond Surrey England Phone: Fax: E-mail A company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, number 4162936. A registered charity number 1087085 Exclusive Brethren Printer Friendly Version - opens in separate window Plymouth Brethren The roots of this group go back to the ministry of John Nelson Darby. JND was trained in law at Trinity College, Dublin but once converted to Christ he joined the Anglican Church in Ireland. In 1829 he joined a free Bible Study in Dublin which eventually split off from the Anglican Church. The first Brethren meeting held in Plymouth, Devon, England was in January 1832. The web pages of www.exclusivebrethren.net (This website is currently - 8.07.2005 - undergoing renovation and is not available) on Plymouth Brethren (referred to as 'web1' in future) told us that, We need to understand that, at this point, the group was not cultish and, indeed, whereas there may be differences of secondary doctrine with groups that have stayed loyal to this original vision, they are not a cult. In order for us to be clear, we need to look at the early history of the creation of what can be called in broad terms 'Open Brethren' and 'Exclusive Brethren'.

56. Reachout Trust - Exclusive Brethren - Printer Friendly File The first Brethren meeting held in Plymouth, Devon, England was in January 1832 . However, we need to emphasise again that those known as open brethren http://www.reachouttrust.org/articles/othergrp/exbreth_pf.htm

EXCLUSIVE BRETHREN Plymouth Brethren The roots of this group go back to the ministry of John Nelson Darby. JND was trained in law at Trinity College, Dublin but once converted to Christ he joined the Anglican Church in Ireland. In 1829 he joined a free Bible Study in Dublin which eventually split off from the Anglican Church. The first Brethren meeting held in Plymouth, Devon, England was in January 1832. The web pages of www.exclusivebrethren.net (This website is currently - 8.07.2005 - undergoing renovation and is not available) on Plymouth Brethren (referred to as 'web1' in future) told us that, We need to understand that, at this point, the group was not cultish and, indeed, whereas there may be differences of secondary doctrine with groups that have stayed loyal to this original vision, they are not a cult. In order for us to be clear, we need to look at the early history of the creation of what can be called in broad terms 'Open Brethren' and 'Exclusive Brethren'. The early vision was to throw off, as they saw it, the trappings of 'religion' and meet without ordained ministers and carefully orchestrated meetings. Every man was encouraged to take part and the meetings were in simple places. There were no musical instruments and the breaking of bread was a simple but meaningful act.

57. Understanding Exclusive Brethren less extreme groups, in no way associated with Taylorism and who repudiateits doctrines. Many of these are hardly distinguishable from open brethren. http://www.peterjblackburn.com/religion/exclusiv.htm

Understanding Exclusive Brethren The Exclusive Brethren are a breakaway from the Plymouth Brethren, a group which originated in Dublin, but formed its first congregation in Plymouth in 1831. The origins of the Plymouth Brethren were essentially informal, with a desire to return to the simplicity of apostolic days and worship, and to break down the walls that divided Christians. Edward Cronin, a medical student at Trinity College, Dublin, withdrew from church attendance for a time because he was refused Communion unless he entered into membership with one of the dissenting churches. This he regarded as a denial that "the church of God was one, and that all that believers were members of that one Body." Joined by a small group of like-minded persons, he met with them "for breaking of bread and prayer" in a private house. The character of the meetings created great interest and many more attended to inquire further and learn from Scripture. As numbers grew, a room was hired to accommodate the people. John Nelson Darby was the outstanding teacher. Meetings showed a deep devotion to Christ and a zeal for evangelism. A.N. Groves, another leader, became concerned at the dominance of Darby and warned him against strengthening the very elements of legalism from which they had withdrawn, but Darby did not heed his words. Darby pressed for division, and those who followed him broke off all relations with those who agreed with Bethesda. From 1848 the Brethren became two distinct groups, the mainstream of the movement (Open Brethren) maintaining its original principles, while the Darbyist group (Exclusive Brethren) became increasingly centralised in government and separatist in relation to other Christians.

58. Christian Links Directory of Plymouth Brethren related sites. My Brethren (Gordon Rainbow ssite); Brethren Online (Shawn Abigail s site about open brethren) http://www.plymouthbrethren.com/relsite.htm

Home Page Lighthouse About Us Good News ... Guestlog Related Sites The following web sites may interest our visitors. Inclusion on this list does not imply unqualified endorsement. General background and history Plymouth Brethren Information Directory Powerscourt House and Gardens Bible study resources Darby Bible for Palm Pilot and MS Windows CE Quick Verse Darby Bible for MS Windows Online Bible Download Site Christian Classics Library Online ... Bible Gateway (Online Search) Academic and current issues Dallas Theological Seminary Constable Bible Study Notes Philadelphia Biblical University Emmaus Bible College ... Creation vs Evolution Bible prophecy Southwest Radio Ministries Tim LaHaye Ministries Prophecy Today Jack Van Impe Ministries ... Israel in the News Missions Gateway Pregnancy Center Pacific Garden Mission Wycliffe Bible Translators Chick Publications (Gospel Tracts) ... Back to the Bible Personal sites My Brethren (Gordon Rainbow's site) Brethren Online (Shawn Abigail's site about Open Brethren) Biblical Resource Database (Open Brethren oriented site) "Prove all things, hold fast the right" (1 Thessalonians 5:21).

59. Following The Man With A Pitcher Of Water at a definite judgment as to the failure of open brethren to recognise the and this principle is still maintained by those known as open brethren. http://www.plymouthbrethren.com/cac1934.htm

Home Page Lighthouse About Us Good News ... Guestlog Following the Man with a Pitcher of Water C. A. Coates 9 October 1934. Dear brother in the Lord, I am interested to have your letter, and to know something of your exercises before the Lord. I feel assured that He will help you, as you continue to seek Him about the matter, and will give you light as to the path in which He would have you to walk. I am glad that you have arrived at a definite judgment as to the failure of Open Brethren to recognise the truth of the one body in its practical bearing on the fellowship of saints. This will make your way clear as to continuing association with them and it will also help you much in regard to other difficulties which beset the path of faith in this day. It is easy to answer the first part of your question. The Christians with whom I am privileged to walk do recognise the truth of the one body, and this not only in an abstract way (as I suppose all Christians do) but in its practical bearing. That is, the essential and vital unity of the body is not merely local but universal; 1 Corinthians 12:13 establishes this. So that local assemblies are not independent congregations who may agree to work and walk together with mutual inter-communion, but the saints who meet locally in assemblies form an integral part of a universal unity, and thus no assembly can be independent of any or all the other assemblies. It is not merely a question of agreeing to act on the same principles, but the unity is a vital and organic unity. So that any disciplinary or administrative action is taken in the light of the universal fellowship and the divine principles which govern it, and also as recognising the vital unity of the body, which underlies that fellowship.

60. DerKeiler Directory - /Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominati Web directory for sites containing websites about open brethren. ChristianityDenominations Plymouth_Brethren Open_Brethren. open brethren (2) http://directory.derkeiler.com/Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianit

Home UNIX Linux Coding ... Denominations Open Brethren See also: Top/Society/Religion and Spirituality/O Links Assembly Homepages List of meeting places for Gospel Halls. Gospel Hall Church Group of fundamental churches that preach salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone. This category needs an editor Last Updated: 2002-10-26 23:32:59 Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web. Submit a Site Open Directory Project Become an Editor The content of this directory is based on the Open Directory and may have been modified by DerKeiler Home UNIX Linux Coding ... Security

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