Conglomerate churches are the 'one-by-one out of the social group' method. Which option best describes this approach?

• A. They rapidly permeate cross-cultural boundaries
• B. They connect through large multi-site networks across cultures
• C. They emphasize existing church hierarchies
• D. They follow the one-by-one out of the social group method

Answer: (D)

The main idea being tested is how conglomerate churches multiply: growth happens by individuals from a specific social group starting with their own peers and reproducing one by one within that same group. This means new churches arise through relational evangelism inside a defined social circle, and every new believer then reaches out to others in that circle to form another congregation, continuing the pattern.

This description fits best because it emphasizes organic, within-group reproduction rather than trying to cross cultural boundaries quickly, building large networked systems across cultures, or relying on existing church hierarchies. The method focuses on personal, inside-network expansion and grassroots multiplication, not top-down structures or rapid cross-cultural spread.