The congregation debated whether the new bylaws reflected a congregationalistic approach to church authority.

After years of debate, the church congregationalized its governance to give more power to lay members.

The charismatic leader congregationalizes small study groups into a vibrant, supportive community every month.

She faced resistance for congregationalizing the neighborhood reading group into a formal church body.

The bishop hoped to congregationalize the small parish, giving the local members full control over worship and governance.