Charlotte has historically been a Protestant city. It is
the birthplace of Billy Graham, and is also the historic seat of Southern
Presbyterianism, but the changing demographics of the city's increasing
population have brought scores of new denominations and faiths. The Billy
Graham Evangelistic Association, Wycliffe Bible Translators' JAARS Center, and
SIM Missions Organization make their homes in Charlotte. In total, Charlotte
proper has 700 places of worship.
The Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America is
headquartered in Charlotte, and both Reformed Theological