New Religious Movements

  • The Pentecostal Movement Begins

    The Pentecostal Movement Begins

    The modern Pentecostal movement is traced back to a prayer meeting in Topeka, Kansas, where Agnes Ozman, a student at Charles Parham’s Bible school, spoke in tongues, marking the beginning of modern Pentecostalism.
  • Azusa Street Revival

    Azusa Street Revival

    Led by William J. Seymour in Los Angeles, the Azusa Street Revival sparked a worldwide spread of Pentecostalism, emphasizing speaking in tongues and divine healing.
  • Oneness Pentecostalism Splits from the Assemblies of God

    Oneness Pentecostalism Splits from the Assemblies of God

    A theological debate over the doctrine of the Trinity led to the emergence of Oneness Pentecostal groups, which later influenced the Apostolic Church.
  • The Apostolic Church is Formed in the UK

    The Apostolic Church is Formed in the UK

    Originating from Welsh Revival influences, the church officially organizes with a strong emphasis on prophecy, baptism by immersion, and charismatic gifts.
  • Expansion Across Africa and the Americas

    Expansion Across Africa and the Americas

    The Apostolic Church rapidly spreads to Nigeria, Ghana, and other nations, establishing itself as a global movement.
  • Apostolic Church Convention in Nigeria

    Apostolic Church Convention in Nigeria

    The Nigerian branch, one of the largest in the world, holds its first major convention, solidifying its impact in West Africa.
  • Continued Global Growth

    Continued Global Growth

    The Apostolic Church establishes missions in Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean, with a strong emphasis on evangelism and church planting.
  • Influence in the Global Pentecostal Movement

    Influence in the Global Pentecostal Movement

    The Apostolic Church remains a key player in global Pentecostalism, with millions of adherents worldwide, emphasizing holiness, spiritual gifts, and a personal relationship with Christ.