The phrase "whole church" refers to the entire group of people who belong to a specific church or religious community, including both its leaders and its members.
Sentences with «whole church»
The Pope does not run whole Church on a daily basis, that is done by the bishop in each diocese. (faith.org.uk)
Liberation is an almost normative lens through which whole churches are asked to see their mission. (religion-online.org)
Instead, feeling the problem is too pervasive, they have acquiesced, leaving whole churches and communities paralyzed. (relevantmagazine.com)