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Pentecostalism
The movement spreading rapidly across the Global South takes its name from Acts 2, where first-century Christians visited by the Holy Spirit began speaking in tongues. Marked by ecstatic worship, prophetic visions—and, unfortunately in some sectors, a “health and wealth” theology that plays to the needs of the disenfranchised—Pentecostalism is like evangelicalism’s younger sister: wilder in its expression yet sharing our theological DNA in its attitude toward Scripture, worship, and the sovereignty of God. New leaders of the movement seek to correct its excesses while expanding its power in forgotten pockets of the world.
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Great Falls of Fire
How Jimmy Swaggart’s legacy of scandal shaped the evangelical landscape.
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Died: Jimmy Swaggart, TV Minister Caught in Scandal
The spellbinding Pentecostal preacher became, for many, an example of what is wrong with Christianity.
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Who Are Evangelicals?
Twenty-three percent of Americans don’t all look, vote, or pray the same.
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Died: Rina Seixas, Iconic Surfer Pastor Who Faced Domestic Violence Charges
The Brazilian founder of Bola de Neve Church, which attracted celebrities and catalyzed 500 congregations on six continents, faced accusations from family members and a former colleague.
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Died: Carlos Payan, Charismatic Pastor Who Loved Catholics and Christian Unity
The child of Spanish Civil War refugees brought together French people longing for healing in Christ.
The Pentecostal Who Shaped Swedish Politics
Lewi Pethrus founded the Christian Democrats, started a still-in-print newspaper, and preached his countercultural values to whomever would listen, explains historian Joel Halldorf.
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Hip-Hop Artist Flame on Theological Shifts
Changing your mind can be an act of worship.
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Died: Joseph Kayo, the Kenyan Leader Who Revolutionized Worship in East Africa
His Pentecostalism put him at odds with many but the Deliverance Church founder stood firm in his convictions “to bring back the glory of God back to the Church in these last days.”
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Died: Sandra Crouch, Gospel Artist Who Broke with Church to Get Ordained
She won a Grammy for “We Sing Praises,” collaborated with her brother Andraé on “Jesus Is the Answer,” and worked with everyone from Billy Graham to Michael Jackson.
Come, Follow Me: Brazil’s Christian Influencers Outcompete Pastors for Attention
Evangelical leaders warn against spiritual immaturity and economic impulses in the social media landscape.