An
established church refers to a religious institution that is officially recognized and supported by the government of a particular country.
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- Some have started their own churches and others work for established churches. (relevantmagazine.com)
- From board culture to ministry culture: As established churches, congregations often developed elaborate structures of boards and committees similar to those of many other voluntary organizations. (religion-online.org)
- Nothing prevented «free» churches from being organized where there were already established churches. (religion-online.org)
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