Christian churches that support Freemasons

 

Christian churches that support Freemasons

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Many Christian churches don't have a formal stance against Freemasonry, and individual members of the clergy and laity participate in both

. Examples include many of the largest bodies within the Methodist, Lutheran, and Presbyterian denominations. In contrast, some churches have declared that Freemasonry is incompatible with their faith and have created formal reports to that effect. 

• Churches that do not object to Freemasonry:
  • Many large denominations, such as the largest bodies within the Methodist, Lutheran, and Presbyterian churches, have not formally opposed Freemasonry.
  • Some individual clergy members of various denominations are active Masons.
Churches that have declared Freemasonry incompatible with their faith:
• Roman Catholic Church
• Some Orthodox churches
• Many Presbyterian groups
• Some Methodist groups
• The Christian Missionary Alliance
• The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
• The Southern Baptist Convention has declared that some tenets are not compatible with Christianity. 
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Many well-known pastors and evangelical leaders have had historical or reported associations with Freemasonry. Because membership and affiliation have varied by era, region, and Masonic jurisdiction — and because some figures were active Freemasons while others were merely associated through family or social ties — the list below groups notable individuals with brief, sourced-context style notes.

Historic and widely documented cases

• George Washington (not a pastor but a prominent Christian leader and Master Mason) — included for context: often cited in discussions of Christian leaders and Freemasonry; initiated in 1752. 
• John Wesley (1703–1791) — Anglican cleric and founder of Methodism; historically connected with Freemasonry through mutual contacts and reported Masonic sympathies in early Methodism, though his personal involvement is debated by scholars. 
• John Newton (1725–1807) — Anglican clergyman and hymnwriter (“Amazing Grace”); recorded social ties with Masons in late-18th-century England; not typically described as an active Mason but appears in Masonic-era social networks. 
• Samuel Davies (1723–1761) — Presbyterian minister and evangelist in colonial America; documented connections to Masonic lodges among colonial clergy.

Prominent 19th–early 20th century clergy with Masonic ties

• Henry Clay Frick / John H. Vincent / others — several prominent Protestant leaders and institution-builders in the U.S. had documented Masonic membership or close Masonic associations; for example, John H. Vincent (founder of Chautauqua) had Masonic ties that influenced fraternal and educational networks. 
• Albert Pike (1809–1891) — Presbyterian-educated minister who became one of the most influential American Masons (Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction); began as a licensed Presbyterian preacher before devoting his life to law and Freemasonry.

20th-century and modern pastors and Christian leaders reported as Masons

• Billy Graham — frequently discussed in Masonic/Christian circles; no credible primary-source record shows Graham as a formal initiated Mason. His name appears in rumors and secondary claims; authoritative biographies and Masonic rolls do not substantiate active membership. 
• E.W. Kenyon (1867–1948) — influential in the development of the Word of Faith movement; reported by some sources to have been associated with fraternal organizations; documentation of formal Masonic initiation is inconclusive and disputed. 
• Norman Vincent Peale (1898–1993) — United Church of Christ minister and author of The Power of Positive Thinking; cited in Masonic-related discussions because of overlapping civic and social circles; no reliable record of formal Lodge membership.

Political and civic clergy often misattributed as Masons

• Many nationally known pastors and televangelists appear in lists compiled by critics or conspiracy-oriented sources; such lists frequently conflate social, philanthropic, or civic associations with formal Masonic initiation. Reliable confirmation requires Masonry lodge records or contemporary primary documentation.

How to verify claims

• Consult published lodge membership rolls, historic minutes, or authoritative Masonic histories for the relevant jurisdiction and period. 
• Use reputable biographies, archival newspapers, denominational records, or scholarly histories; secondary compilations and internet lists are often inaccurate. 
• Recognize jurisdictional differences: Masonic membership is local; a person might be a member in one state/country and absent in another’s rolls.

Summary guidance

• There are historically documented cases of clergy who were Freemasons (notably in the 18th and 19th centuries). 
• Many modern attributions lack primary-source confirmation; widely circulated claims (especially about high-profile 20th‑century pastors) are often unverified or false. 
• Verification requires lodge records or reliable contemporary documentation; treat internet lists and rumors with caution.
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