Church government is congregational rather than denominational. Congregations of the Disciples are self-governing in the tradition of congregational polity. They were members of the Congregational or Episcopal church. On Fakaofo both denominations are present with the Congregational Christian Church predominant. Representatives of the Congregational and Presbyterian churches in Hawaii criticized his approach. They were mainly members of the Congregational Church. They were mostly members of the Congregational Church. Adams's parents were devout Puritans and members of the Old South Congregational Church. He also served as minister of the Congregational Church. His hymns inspired the development of congregational singing within Christianity. Scripture references provided for congregational worship generally follow the Revised Common Lectionary. Appointed ministerial servants aid elders in congregational duties. This is generally the case with churches with a congregational form of church government. The Congregational and Unitarian churches became prominent here. He is buried in the First Congregational Church Cemetery in Harwich.