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Socio-Historical Study on the Rise and Growth of Pentecostal Churches

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  • Liza L. Chua
  • Jhon Kevin A. Mirafuentes
  • Jonathan O. Etcuban

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Christianity is one of the greatest institutions ever founded in the human race. It is a divine institution that was founded by Jesus Christ to carry out His mission in the world laying the foundation of love and salvation as a free gift to everyone. The Christian church history insulated into different periods that are separated by great events. The study focused on the historical beginnings, the rise and growth of Pentecostal Churches and contributing factors which led to its establishments, spread and expansion. It was mainly anchored on Mc Gavran's theory on Church growth and Christian mission which discussed about the three main varieties of church growth namely: biological, transfer, and conversion growths. It utilized Qualitative and Quantitative procedures using Historical Approach. The study found out that upon the birth of Pentecostal Churches, they hold distinctive teachings yet they have some slight differences in the structure of leadership. Though they have almost the same practices of Christianity, what matters most is they follow the teachings of the Bible in a different dynamic ways.

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  • Liza L. Chua & Jhon Kevin A. Mirafuentes & Jonathan O. Etcuban, 2017. "Socio-Historical Study on the Rise and Growth of Pentecostal Churches," Journal of Asian Development, Macrothink Institute, vol. 3(2), pages 120-145, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:mth:jad888:v:3:y:2017:i:2:p:120-145
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