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People gathered in a church service, showing their faith and spirit in Chicago in 1941.

Pentecostalism

Pentecostalism is a special kind of Protestant Christianity. It focuses on feeling God very close through something called the Holy Spirit. This idea comes from a Bible story about Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit visited followers of Jesus Christ.

People who follow Pentecostalism believe strongly in the Bible. They think it is very important to believe in Jesus and turn away from mistakes. One big belief is being “born again,” which means starting a new life with God.

Worship in Pentecostal churches is full of energy. People sing, pray, and read the Bible together. Sometimes they pray in a special way called speaking in tongues. They also have important ceremonies like water baptism and Holy Communion.

Pentecostalism is growing very fast, especially in places like Sub-Saharan Africa, the Americas, and Asia. Many people around the world now identify as Pentecostal. Experts think it is one of the fastest-growing religious movement in the world.

Pentecostal churches are found all over the world. Some of the biggest groups include the Assemblies of God, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, and the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, South Korea. These churches bring people together to share their faith and support each other.

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Historic building on Azusa Street from 1907, showcasing early 20th century architecture in California
A view of Filadelfiakyrkan church located on Rörstrandsgatan in Stockholm, Sweden.
A peaceful Pentecostal Church in Dmanisi, Georgia.
Interior view of a Pentecostal church in Belgrade, a place of worship for the local community.
A peaceful church building in Jyväskylä, Finland.
A historic photo from 1950 showing the Central de Guaianases community center in Brazil
People gathered in a church service, praying together in a moment of worship.
Hillsong United performing a concert in Porto Alegre, Brazil in 2009.
People gathered for a Pentecostals worship service in Slovakia, showing their faith and community spirit
Interior view of the Großer Saal at Freie Christengemeinde Ravensburg, a Pentecostal church in Ravensburg.
A beautiful Pentecostal Church in Seinäjoki, Finland, surrounded by colorful autumn leaves.
Pastors and evangelists praying for revival in Colombia, holding flags and gathered in a peaceful setting.
A historical portrait of Charles Parham, an American Methodist minister from the early 20th century.
Portrait of William J. Seymour, an important African American minister from the early 1900s who helped start the Pentecostal religious movement.

Related articles

Protestantism
Bible
Baptism
Sub-Saharan Africa
Asia
Assemblies of God

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