"To equip the church" means to provide the necessary tools, resources, and support for the members of a religious community to grow spiritually, serve others, and fulfill their roles within the church effectively. Full definition
We pray for safe churches to bring grace and help to those who are sexually broken, and we seek to equip churches with tools for that purpose. (bethesdaworkshops.org)
LifeWay Research is a leading evangelical research firm in Nashville, Tenn. that conducts frequent research into today's church and culture to equip church leaders with insight and advice that will lead to greater levels of church effectiveness. (christianitytoday.com)
Beyond all that, each member is given a gift for equipping the church as body with all the functions necessary to its maturing. (religion-online.org)