text: does the bible in the (new testament) teach that there is more than one church ????   the new testament teaches of christ's coming and his instruction to establish his church - i believe there is actually a verse that states "the churches of christ salute you" but i can't seem to locate it just now - in answer to your question the bible only refers to christ's church which was established by the apostles - read the book of acts - after the holy spirit came on the day of pentecost - and the apostles began the work of preaching the gospel and establishing christ's church -