Meaning of fringe church | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A Christian denomination espousing doctrines or worship customs rejected by the majority of Christians.
   colloquial, derogatory
2. A place of worship affiliated with this type of religious denomination.
   colloquial, derogatory

Examples

“Millions of people attend fringe church affiliated worship services each day.”

“More important, Westrom argues, the fringe church should turn its reins of leadership over to the newcomers, who would bring "fresh ideas" and "add to the vitality of the program of the church."”

“Never before in the history of Christianity has there been such a complete move to orthodox Christianity by an unorthodox fringe church.”

“Experts estimate there are 2 million South Koreans who are followers of fringe churches, but the exact figures are unknown.”

“Congregants drove to attend services at a fringe church on Sunday morning.”

“Although one might have thought that the prospect of new suburbanites offered "nothing but pure and golden opportunity," the typical rural-fringe church "simply fails to notice what is happening."”

“The man was pastor of some lunatic-fringe church.”

“Ponsonby Baptist is a small-city fringe church, with sixty to seventy people in attendance each Sunday.”

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