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See [[Branches of Plymouth Brethren]] to explain abbreviation types (although in short: '''OB ''' (& '''TW-P''' & some '''KLC''') are Gospel Halls & , Bible Chapels and others within the "open brethren" (although GH's (generally) maintain a separate network from the Chapels, and appreciate a letter of commendation from those visiting from other assemblies, and practice guarded reception). '''EB/TW/TW-N/NT ''' are "Careful" or "Closed" (or sometimes known as "exclusive") Brethren (similar in practice on reception to OB Gospel Halls), and . '''PBCC''' is a type of "exclusive" also known as "Ravenites". '''BC '' are (generally) independent (or denominational) community churches with early or indirect PB influence, and will (usually) may or may not consider themselves affiliated with "Brethren").
The above primer link expands on the abbreviations, and also contains introduction to this (and other) sheets within the overall History. There have been scores of branches with their own distinctive networks and strengths within the history of the PB, and many branches continue to flourish today, and while no assembly or gathering is identical to the others, each is thought to maintain a fervent desire for simplicity in gathering around the Lord Jesus, though practices and secondary doctrines may vary culturally and/or preferentially as autonomous (yet inter-dependent) local churches.