Pentecostalism
TraditionChristianity (Protestant)
Founded1906 AD
FollowersHundreds of millions
Script/LanguageEnglish/Spanish/Various
About Pentecostalism
A Protestant movement emphasizing direct experience of the Holy Spirit, including speaking in tongues and divine healing. The Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles in 1906 is widely seen as its launch point. Among the fastest growing forms of Christianity, especially in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
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