[1] The church has its own distinct tradition, originated from the missionary work of Piero Guicciardini and Teodorico Pietrocola Rossetti.
The movement ascribes a spiritual heritage from the Schwarzenau Brethren.
A smaller network of churches espouses a Christian fundamentalist doctrine, with strong influences from John Nelson Darby.
Nearly all Italian Brethren are cessationists regarding Pentecostal manifestation, though some members are involved in charismatic, ecumenical groups.
The denomination includes about 300 local churches and 20,000 members throughout Italy.