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Pentecostalism began on the American frontier, and it has become one of the largest expressions of global Christianity. In less than a century, it has grown to hundreds of millions of adherents. Today, Pentecostalism is pan-denominational. There are charismatic Catholics and Lutherans, unaffiliated Pentecostal communities, and established Pentecostal traditions, most prominently the Assemblies of God.

Host Krista Tippett speaks with a theologian about the rise of Pentecostal worship among African-Americans in every denomination and a sociologist on her study of modern day Pentecostals whom she sees as mystics among us.

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Program Particulars Links + Resources Book + Music Lists Share Reflections: How has Pentecostal or charismatic practices influenced your faith?
  • Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship: Formerly known as the Toronto Airport Vineyard, the organization that oversees the Toronto Blessing.


  • Article by Robert Franklin: An editorial by Franklin entitled "Can the Church Save African American Families?"


  • African Pentecostals in America: Article in New York Times (April 18, 2004) covering the explosion of African immigrant churches in New York City, particularly Pentecostal Christian churches.


  • Brazil's Surging Spirituality: Article in Christianity Today covering the growth in chuches of all types of denominations in Brazil.


  • The Holiness-Pentecostal Press and the Origins of Southern Pentecostalism: A two-part paper by Randall J. Stephens in the Journal of Southern Religion about the importance of the religious press in forming and perpetuating the Pentecostal revivals.


  • William J. Seymour and the Azusa Street Revival: Article by Gary B. McGee for the Enrichment Journal about the important role the mission played in the development of modern Pentecostalism.


  • Conversation About Global Pentecostalism: An interview appearing in Christianity Today with Donald Miler, a professor of religion at the University of Southern California, who has done extensive research on the nature and rise of Pentecostalism worldwide.


  • Pentecostalism versus Fundamentalism: Beliefnet.com provides a tabular synopses of the differences between Pentecostalism and Fundamentalism.