megachurch

[ meg-uh-church ]

noun

1. an independent church with a very large membership in regular attendance, focusing on an evangelical or conservative Christian theology and offering a variety of educational and social activities.

megachurch

/ ˈmɛɡəˌtʃɜːtʃ /

noun

1. a church, usually Protestant, with a very large congregation, typically housed in a complex offering sophisticated multimedia presentations and a range of secular facilities and services

Example Sentences

Howerton, the family therapist, was alarmed when she saw her friends posting about it, including members of the megachurch she used to attend.

From MIT Technology Review

So, is Rampal really that different from a corrupt, charismatic megachurch leader felled by scandal?

From The Daily Beast

This conservative, evangelical megachurch, just outside San Diego, is a hive of activity on a Sunday morning.

From The Daily Beast

On Tuesday, the SBC voted to elect Arkansas megachurch pastor Ronnie Floyd as its next president.

From The Daily Beast

When megachurch pastor Rick Warren launched a dieting initiative in 2011, more than 12,000 people signed up on the first day.

From The Daily Beast

The frat-boy Calvinist megachurch pastor Mark Driscoll has drawn attention for his brash stage manner and his graphic sex advice.

From The Daily Beast