megachurch
noun
mega·church
ˈme-gə-ˌchərch 
plural megachurches
: a church having an extremely large congregation
The megachurch, one of the largest in the region with roughly 5,000 attendees at its Sunday morning Post Falls worship service, is also adding a 25,000-square-foot children's ministry building, which will include a large indoor play structure …—
Nicholas Deshais
Nicholas DeshaisIn little more than a decade, his ministry has grown from a living-room Bible study to a megachurch that draws about 7,600 visitors to seven campuses around Seattle each Sunday …—Molly Worthen
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County commissioner and former Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert launched his campaign Sunday at the Black megachurch Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, the same hallowed location as the funeral of Wilson’s predecessor, Carrie Meek.
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
In recent years, the SBC similarly cut ties with other notable churches including Saddleback Church, the megachurch founded by Rick and Kay Warren in Southern California; Fern Creek Baptist of Louisville, Kentucky; and First Baptist Church Alexandria in Virginia.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Hamilton’s campaign has reported raising more than $2 million since the popular megachurch pastor launched his bid in late April.
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Matthew Kelly
updated June 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
The megachurch, which finished a $130 million renovation in 2013 and now occupies six city blocks, currently boasts 16,000 members.
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Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
In recent years, the SBC similarly cut ties with other notable churches including Saddleback Church, the megachurch founded by Rick and Kay Warren in Southern California; Fern Creek Baptist of Louisville, Kentucky; and First Baptist Church Alexandria in Virginia.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Hamilton’s campaign has reported raising more than $2 million since the popular megachurch pastor launched his bid in late April.
—
Matthew Kelly
updated June 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
The megachurch, which finished a $130 million renovation in 2013 and now occupies six city blocks, currently boasts 16,000 members.
—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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“Megachurch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megachurch. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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