Rather than rigid Plymouth Brethren rules, in most cases, we have guidelines and customs that reflect our commitment to living a life in line with the Holy Bible. Every day we aim to maintain a lifestyle that aligns with Scripture with an emphasis on compassion, moral integrity and humility.
No! While some critics use the term Brethren Cult, we are a mainstream Christian religion with a history going back to the 1820s that actively interacts with and contributes to the broader community.
We have more than 55,000 members globally and focus on living out Plymouth Brethren values of care, compassion, and integrity as guided by the Holy Bible.
The terms ‘Exclusive Brethren’ or the ‘Exclusive Brethren Movement’ were labels created by those who have misunderstandings about our Church.
We are the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. While we do hold some faith-based principles which set us apart in our worship and daily lives, these principles are not about exclusion but following the Holy Bible.
Yes, absolutely. We obey the same tax rules as everyone else does. Amongst our flock, there are members who have built many successful, independent businesses and these would make significant contributions to the local economy through employment and taxation.
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This is a common misconception. For members of the Plymouth Brethren, technology is a vital part of our daily lives. We use laptops, smartphones, and the internet for business and connection. We simply advocate for "safe" technology, which includes using filters to protect our families from harmful content like pornography or violence. At OneSchool Global, which is an independent network of schools, students from the Plymouth Brethren community learn in "technology-empowered" environments to prepare them for the modern world.
We don't have "rules" so much as traditions rooted in the Plymouth Brethren faith. Our funerals are simple, solemn, and focused on the hope of the resurrection.
