To add to that, Jesus Christ said there were at least 7 completely independent churches in the book of Revelation, of which 5 were scolded for wrongdoing and threatening them that if they didn't get their shit together, their church would be taken from them.
And also in Mark 9:38:
And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. For he that is not against us is on our part. 41For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
John the apostle said "hey these guys over there are starting their own church can we stop them?" and Jesus said "no".
I agree.
To add to that, Jesus Christ said there were at least 7 completely independent churches in the book of Revelation, of which 5 were scolded for wrongdoing and threatening them that if they didn't get their shit together, their church would be taken from them.
And also in Mark 9:38:
John the apostle said "hey these guys over there are starting their own church can we stop them?" and Jesus said "no".