Today, Lutheranism is one of the largest branches of Protestantism. With approximately 80 million adherents, it constitutes the third most common Protestant confession after historically Pentecostal denominations and Anglicanism. The Lutheran World Federation, the largest global communion of Lutheran churches represents over 72 million people. Additionally, there are also many smaller bodies such as the International Lutheran Council and the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference, as well as independent churches. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is one of the largest Protestant branches with 80 million members? ANS1 Lutheranism QSN2 How popular is the branch of Lutheranism? ANS2 third QSN3 What is the largest body of Lutheran churches? ANS3 The Lutheran World Federation QSN4 How many people belong to the Lutheran World Federation? ANS4 over 72 million people QSN5 Name two smaller Lutheran church bodies. ANS5 International Lutheran Council and the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference