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Both these men had been members of the Church of God (Apostolic) prior to establishing this church. The only difference between the Apostolic Church of Christ (Pentecostal) and that from which it was founded is its organization, a centralized church polity. [1] Authority is vested in the executive board, which owns all the church property. [2]
Three new organizations were formed in 1925: the Apostolic Churches of Jesus Christ, Emmanuel's Church in Jesus Christ and the Pentecostal Ministerial Alliance. [46] The first two later merged to become the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, [47] and the second became the Pentecostal Church, Inc.
The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World is the result of the merger of two Oneness Pentecostal bodies in the early years of the Pentecostal movement. The oldest body was founded in 1914 by a Oneness minister named J. J. Frazier. The church was centered on the West Coast and was the first to use the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World name. [5]
Universal Church of the Kingdom of God – 2 million; Church of God of Prophecy – 1.5 million [8] Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa – 1.4 million [9] Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide – 1 million [10] Indian Pentecostal Church of God – 0.9 million [11] God is Love Pentecostal Church – 0.8 million; Pentecostal Church of God – .6 ...
[169] [170] Oneness Pentecostals believe that Jesus is the name of God and therefore baptize in the name of Jesus Christ as performed by the apostles , fulfilling the instructions left by Jesus Christ in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19), they believe that Jesus is the only name given to mankind by which we must be saved .
Holiness Pentecostals teach that believers should dress and behave in a manner becoming unto holiness, and as such, historically, Holiness Pentecostals (such as the Apostolic Faith Church, Calvary Holiness Association and Free Holiness Church) traditionally adhere to the Wesleyan doctrine of outward holiness, which includes modest dress, as ...
The Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ claims approximately 420 churches in North America with over 1500 licensed ministers. [2] Internationally, the organization claims to support 20 missionaries who are overseeing works in 17 different nations and regions, as well as numerous indigenous organizations which are affiliated with the ALJC in ...
The Apostolic Church of Pentecost (ACOP) is a Finished Work Pentecostalism Christian denomination with origins in the Pentecostal revival of the early 20th century. Although multi-national, ACOP has its strongest membership in Canada.