I’ve found two new adjectives appended to the word “church”
The first is “micro-church”.
There are many definitions and practices of what a micro-church is. Most often attached to a larger church or church network. I would call this a small church (micro is sort of like small?).
In this sense the micro-church is a (hopefully) organic representation of the larger church or network. While the definitions are still being formed, I see this most often as a hierarchy model that begins with a sending/planting agency. As I have studied small churches, their definition often starts as a group of like minded people, meeting together, and then seeking out a network or denomination. This would be a communal model.
The second is “hybrid church”.
The idea is that a church is hybrid, both in-person and on-line. Seems straightforward. Until you ask if a virtual presence can be a church. Or if an in-person group can admit those who do not physically gather with them.
I harken back to history. In the early days of radio, my denomination’s outreach into Western Canada included radio ministry through CHMA radio station. They ran communion services on-air. Is this church?
Any other new adjectives for the church?