# The Burge Report: Are Non-Denominational Churches Just Southern Baptists in Disguise?

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Podcast: [Rainer on Leadership](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rainer-on-leadership-3513494)
Published: 2026-06-26T17:25:42+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Ryan Burge and Sam explore the rise of non-denominational Christianity and ask a provocative question: are non-denoms essentially just Southern Baptists without the label? Drawing on recent survey data, this conversation examines how non-denominational Christians compare to America’s largest Christian traditions in age, racial diversity, church attendance, and views of the Bible. The trends suggest that non-denominational churches are not simply a rebranded version of older evangelical traditions. They may represent a significant part of the future of American Protestantism.

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