The phrase "to divide the church" means causing disagreement or conflict among the members or leaders of a religious community, leading them to separate into different groups or factions. Full definition
It has produced four volumes of essays on whether the statements of the past need still divide the churches. (religion-online.org)
While worship issues often divide churches along generational lines, many congregations are finding ways for computer technology to bridge generational divides. (religion-online.org)
And when we focus on those rules and regulations, they will divide a church faster than anything. (redeeminggod.com)