megachurch Christian community Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/megachurch Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/megachurch Written by Meg Matthias Meg Matthias is Senior Video Producer at Encyclopædia Britannica. Meg Matthias Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 2, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents megachurch, any Protestant church with a large congregation, typically defined as drawing at least 2,000 attendees per week. Though churches of this size, and larger, have existed throughout history, most researchers consider megachurches to be a relatively new phenomenon. They can be distinguished from other large churches by their denominational affiliation, political leanings, religious messaging, and even the social services they offer congregants. Megachurches are especially prevalent in the United States, Nigeria, South Korea, and Brazil. The development of the modern megachurch is typically traced to the 1970s in the United States, when conservative backlash to a progressive popular culture ...(100 of 1070 words)

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