christian denomination

Eastern orthodox church

1054

Founded by Jesus (St Peter)
Split from the Roman Catholic because of a religious disagreement and political conflicts.

Church of England

1534

Founded by King Henry
Split from the Roman Catholic because Pope Clement VII refused to approve the annulment of Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon.

Baptist

1609

Founded by Roger Williams
Split from the Church of England because they believed church membership should be voluntary and that only believers should be baptised.

Lutheran Church

1847

Founded by Martin Luther
Split from the Roman Catholic because Martin Luther denounced the Catholic sale of indulgences.

Methodist

1932

Founded by John Wesley
Split from the Church of England because Wesley was not a bishop, his ordination of Coke and the others was not recognised by the Church of England.

Uniting church

1977

Founded by a union of three churches, the Congregational Union of Australia, the Methodist Church of Australasia and the Presbyterian Church of Australia.

Presbyterian

1983

Founded by John Calvin
Split from the Church of England because the Presbyterians were opposed to the hierarchy and religious teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

Hillsong Church

1983

Founded by Brian Houston and Bobbie Houston.