The church would gain more room with the creation of the plaza.

The church rapidly gained a following, who viewed Smith as their prophet.

In the same year, the church gained full independence, and one year later the country became independent.

In the year and a half he was there, the church gained one hundred members.

The immediate concern is what the church may gain as a result of the Pope's visit.

As the Church continued to expand, new churches in important cities gained their own bishop.

By 1905, even after the split, the church had gained almost 10,000 parishioners.

According to the Yearbook, the church has gained nearly 200,000 members and 600 congregations a year since 1982, a 48.3 percent growth.

Because of its force, this church has gained the respect even of those who disagree with it in many things.

In return, the church had secured its position as an independent institution and also gained several other privileges.