---
title: 'The Institutional Church'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'Charles Lemuel Thompson'
date: 1904-02-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '20th century'
topics:
- 'Apologetical Method'
- 'Ecclesiology (General)'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 28'
- 'Acts 2'
- 'James 2'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/20th-century/thompson-1904-the-institutional-church
---

# The Institutional Church

Two essays: pastors should use apologetics prudently—defend faith without supplanting spiritual ministry. The institutional church should be open daily, serve community needs, offer free seats and many workers.

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