👉 A congregationalist is a religious denomination that emphasizes community worship and prayer in religious services. They often believe that God's word of grace can be found in the words of the Bible, but they also emphasize the importance of individual spiritual growth through prayer, meditation, and other forms of devotional practice. The term "congregationalist" was used to describe this type of church, which is typically a small, local congregation with a strong sense of community, often associated with rural or agricultural areas