Connexionalism, also spelled connectionalism, is the theological understanding and foundation of Methodist ecclesiastical polity, as practised in the Methodist Church in Britain, Methodist Church in ...

What does it mean to be a connectional church?

According to connectionalism, the church is defined not by formal structures or doctrine or lines of authority. It's defined by connections between people: connections between pastor and pastor, between pastor and laity, and between laity and laity.

What does it mean to be connectional?

The state of being connected. 2. One that connects; a link: made a connection between the two pipes. 3. An association or relationship: an obvious connection between the two crimes.