congregational
adjective
con·gre·ga·tion·al
ˌkäŋ-gri-ˈgā-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of or relating to a congregation
2
Congregational
: of or relating to a group of Protestant churches that believe members should make their own decisions, rules, etc.
3
: of or relating to church government placing final authority in the assembly of the local congregation
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The trust would redirect funds to train conservative, biblically faithful ministers, support their salaries in struggling churches, and secure congregational autonomy from progressive denominational gatekeepers.
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The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
Due to this emphasis on local congregational autonomy, Southeast church’s size and rapid growth is uncommon for the independent Christian Churches fold.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
When the news broke regarding the lawsuit, Disciples of Christ leadership received both criticism and praise from the public and congregational leadership from its over 3,000 congregations located across the United States and Canada.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
In another response to the pandemic, some Broward Jews have rethought their synagogue attendance, resulting in a recent congregational merger.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
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The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
Due to this emphasis on local congregational autonomy, Southeast church’s size and rapid growth is uncommon for the independent Christian Churches fold.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
When the news broke regarding the lawsuit, Disciples of Christ leadership received both criticism and praise from the public and congregational leadership from its over 3,000 congregations located across the United States and Canada.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
In another response to the pandemic, some Broward Jews have rethought their synagogue attendance, resulting in a recent congregational merger.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
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“Congregational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congregational. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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congregational
adjective
con·gre·ga·tion·al
ˌkäŋ-gri-ˈgā-shnəl
-shən-ᵊl
1
: of or relating to a congregation
2
: of or relating to church government placing final authority in the local congregation
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