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  Religious Movements Homepage: Assemblies of God
Each congregation of the Assemblies of God is considered a self-governing "assembly." The General Council is not directly involved in running the local congregations.
The assembly, entitled "A Convention of Pentecostal Saints and Churches of Christ" (Melton, 375) was called for the purpose of "(1) doctrinal unity; (2) chartering churches under a common name for legal purposes; (3) the need for a Bible Training School; (4) conservation of the work; (5) foreign mission interests" (Assemblies of God.
This is the the official homepage for the Assemblies of God.
religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu /nrms/AofGod.html   (2983 words)

  
 The Assemblies of God and Homosexuality
The Assemblies of God denomination is the second largest Pentecostal faith group in the United States.
As seen elsewhere in conservative Christendom, the Assemblies of God consider all forms of same-sex sexuality as a sin: whether they occur within a loving, committed, consensual relationship, or take the form of homosexual rape, prostitution, orgies, or child sexual abuse.
Hopefully, the Assemblies of God will revisit the topic soon, study what is now known about human sexuality, and study alternative interpretations of passages from Genesis, the rest of the Old Testament and the New Testament.
www.religioustolerance.org /hom_aog.htm   (700 words)

  
  New Georgia Encyclopedia: Assemblies of God
Assemblies of God is a Pentecostal denomination with approximately 2.8 million members in the United States and 50 million adherents worldwide.
In 1914, 300 Pentecostal leaders from 20 states gathered in in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and formed a cooperative fellowship named the General Council of the Assemblies of God.
Edith L. Blumhofer, Restoring the Faith: The Assemblies of God, Pentecostalism, and American Culture (Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1993).
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-1564   (315 words)

  
 Assemblies of God at AllExperts
The nation with the most Assemblies of God churches is Brazil, with 8.4 million members (but only 3.6 million are associated with US branch and the World Assemblies of God Fellowship).
A group of 20 ministers organized as the Church of God (not connected with the Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee movement) near Slocumb, Alabama in February 1911.
The Assemblies of God holds to a conservative evangelical Christian and Arminian theology as expressed in the Assemblies of God Statement of Fundamental Truths and the Position Papers, which emphasize such core Pentecostal doctrines as the baptism in the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, and divine, supernatural healing.
en.allexperts.com /e/a/as/assemblies_of_god.htm   (2617 words)

  
  uksearch.com : Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Pentecostalism: Assemblies of God
Assemblies of God in South Africa - Contains a list of the ministries and organisations that are associated with the Assemblies of God.
Comparison of Doctrinal Summaries of the Assemblies of God and LDS Church - The Statement of Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God is compared to the LDS Articles of Faith.
Plano Section of the Assemblies of God - Group of churches in Collin and Grayson Counties, in the North Texas District.
www.uksearch.com /scripts/dir.aspx?cat=Top%2fSociety%2fReligion_and_Spirituality%2fChristianity%2fDenominations%2fPentecostalism%2fAssemblies_of_God   (525 words)

  
 Assemblies of God Heresies
Assemblies of God broke away from the Holiness Churches, because they believed, as other Pentecostal Churches, that The Baptism of the Holy Spirit was evidenced by speaking in Tongues.
Assemblies of God are Pentecostal in doctrine, stressing speaking in tongues, divine healing, women pastors, slain in the Spirit, and their theology is Arminian, meaning they believe salvation can be lost.
Other wolves within the Assemblies of God religion are John Harris, Jim Bakker, Tammy Faye Bakker, Byron Klaus, Gene Scott, Bill Hamon, Jimmy Swaggart and Karl Strader (the tip of the iceberg of many scoundrels in the Assembly of God denomination who use the sheep for their own gain).
www.jesus-is-savior.com /Wolves/assemblies_of_god.htm   (2606 words)

  
 Assemblies of God
The Assemblies of God had their beginning as a revival of the established Pentecostal faith at the turn of the century.
From the beginning, Assemblies of God ministries have focused on evangelism and missions and have resulted in a continuing growth at home and abroad.
The Assemblies of God has 19 endorsed Bible colleges, liberal arts colleges, and a seminary in the U.S. The national headquarters of the Assemblies of God is located in Springfield, Missouri.
members.tripod.com /debatorial_works/id255.htm   (374 words)

  
 Largest Communities: Assemblies of God
The religious fellowship known as the Assemblies of God is the principle organized heir to the Pentecostal movement.
Most of the earlier anti-Pentecostal fervor died down in the latter half of the 1900s, as Pentecostal Christians grew in numbers and gained respect for the strength of their movement, and as certain elements of the movement were integrated into some older churches.
The Assemblies of God use of tongues and faith healing is follows standard Pentecostal norms.
www.adherents.com /largecom/com_aog.html   (1231 words)

  
 Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Southwestern Assemblies of God University ("Southwestern" or "SAGU") is a regionally-accredited university associated with the Assemblies of God and located in Waxahachie, Texas.
In 1994, the names of the college was changed to Southwestern Assemblies of God University.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University The official web site of the school.
www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/s/so/southwestern_assemblies_of_god_university.html   (323 words)

  
 Official creed of Assemblies of God
The Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct (2 Tim.
Since God's purpose concerning man is to seek and to save that which is lost, to be worshiped by man, and to build a body of believers in the image of His Son, the priority reason-for-being of the Assemblies of God as part of the Church is:
The Assemblies of God exists expressly to give continuing emphasis to this reason-for-being in the New Testament apostolic pattern by teaching and encouraging believers to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.
www.bible.ca /cr-assemblies-of-god.htm   (1782 words)

  
 About: Assemblies of God USA
The Assemblies of God is people who believe in the God of the Bible, and believe He is moving in today's world.
To be a channel of God's purpose to build a body of saints being perfected in the image of His Son.
The Assemblies of God launches into the 21st century with unshakable faith in a Sovereign God; unwavering commitment to tell the world about Jesus; and eager anticipation for the day when the Lord returns for a Church without spot or wrinkle.
www.agcongress.org /01_abot/abt_agusa.html   (442 words)

  
 Assemblies of God   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Assemblies of God has its roots in a religious revival that began in the late 1800's and swept into this century with widespread repetition of biblical spiritual experiences.
The Assemblies of God has 17 endorsed Bible colleges, liberal arts colleges, and a seminary in the U.S. The International Headquarters of the Assemblies of God is located in Springfield, Missouri.
Its primary reason for being is to be an agency of God for evangelizing the world, to be a corporate body in which man may worship God, and to be a channel of God's s purpose to build a body of saints being perfected in the image of His Son.
www.chaplaincare.navy.mil /Christian_AG.htm   (1114 words)

  
 Oral Roberts University - Library
Although tongues caused a split in the church in 1907, the Church of God in Christ experienced such explosive growth that by 1993, it was by far the largest Pentecostal denomination in North America, claiming some 5,500,000 members in 15,300 local churches.
In time the Assemblies of God church was destined to become the largest Pentecostal denominational church in the world, claiming by 1993 over 2,000,000 members in the U.S. and some 25,000,000 adherents in 150 nations of the world.
Their missionary trip in 1910 resulted in the formation of the Brazilian Assemblies of God, which developed into the largest national pentecostal movement in the world, claiming some 15,000,000 members by 1993.
www.oru.edu /university/library/holyspirit/pentorg1.html   (3628 words)

  
 Google Directory - Society > Religion and Spirituality > Christianity > Denominations > Pentecostalism > ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Statement of Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God is compared to the LDS Articles of Faith.
Illinois District Council of the Assemblies of God
Minnesota District Council of the Assemblies of God
216.239.39.104 /alpha/Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Pentecostalism/Assemblies_of_God   (460 words)

  
 Assemblies of God World Missions
Assemblies of God World Missions represents a growing family of more than 4,500 people — 2,691 appointed missionaries, 640 missionary associates and 1,400 missionary children — scattered throughout 212 countries and territories.
These dedicated men and women, along with their children, are taking the gospel to cities, urban areas and remote villages, telling a lost world that Christ loves them and came to redeem them from their sins.
A word that accurately describes Assemblies of God World Missions today is “unprecedented.” The worldwide Fellowship now numbers more than 57 million members and adherents with more than 295,000 churches and preaching points.
worldmissions.ag.org   (265 words)

  
 JAPAN ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
The General Council of the Japan Assemblies of God (JAG) was established in 1949.
The Assemblies of God has 28 million members in 128 countries in worldwide as of 1991.
"Assemblies of God" means of course "gathering people who are called by God."
www.ag-j.org /index-e.html   (112 words)

  
 Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Bachelor degree Theological and Ministral Studies.
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Bachelor degree Theological and Ministral Studies.
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University Bachelor degree Theolo...
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University - Bachelor degree - Theological and Ministral Studies.
www.universities.com /On-Campus/Southwestern_Assemblies_Of_God_University_Bachelor_degree_Theological_and_Ministral_Studies.html   (179 words)

  
 Assemblies of God Pentecostalism Denominations Christianity Religion and Spirituality Society
Assemblies of God Pentecostalism Denominations Christianity Religion and Spirituality Society
- The Statement of Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God is compared to the LDS Articles of Faith.
U.S. States with most Assemblies of God members; U.S. States with highest percentage of AOG members in population; U.S. counties with most; U.S. counties with highest percentage.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Pentecostalism/Assemblies_of_God   (400 words)

  
 Assemblies of God :: Pentecostalism : Gourt
The nation with the most Assemblies of God churches is Brazil, with 8.4 million members (3.6 million associated with US branch).
The Assemblies of God, or A/G for short, was founded in 1914 at Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Their affiliation with the Church of God in Christ was short-lived due to the racial climate of the Jim Crow era in the United States.
www.dejavu.org /cgi-bin/get.cgi?ver=93&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsociety.gourt.com%2FReligion-and-Spirituality%2FChristianity%2FDenominations%2FPentecostalism%2FAssemblies-of-God.html   (954 words)

  
 Pentecostals, Assemblies of God
The Assemblies of God, is the largest predominantly white denomination, with 3 million.
The nation with the most Assemblies of God churches is
Assemblies of God World Missions represents a growing family of more than 4,000 people — 2,004 appointed missionaries, 586 missionary associates and 1,500 missionary children — scattered throughout 212 countries and territories.
biblia.com /christianity2/3b-pentecostals.htm   (1279 words)

  
 Assemblies of God News
Assemblies of God News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Students attending these schools are eligible for scholarships : - American Indian College of the Assemblies of God - Anthem College - Argosy University - The Art Institute of Phoenix - Chaparral College -...
A Ponchatoula church shut down amid criminal allegations that some of its members engaged in ritualistic abuse of children is being reborn as a home for a new congregation.
www.topix.net /religion/assemblies-of-god   (691 words)

  
 Assemblies of God, Roman Catholic Church & World Council of Churches Together
Assemblies of God, Roman Catholic Church and World Council of Churches Together
An Ecumenical News report circulated on September 21, 1998 casually mentioned that a World Council of Churches “continuation committee” included a “respected Pentecostal representative” from the Assemblies of God and a representative from the Roman Catholic Church.
"The new Pentecostals felt that God had begun to return the church to its spiritual purity, and they began to view their church as a community of those who had also been restored by the power of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit," he said.
watch.pair.com /aog.html   (1585 words)

  
 Southeastern University | Assemblies of God Aid Programs   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This award is made jointly by the Assemblies of God National Christian Higher Education and Youth Departments to winners chosen from district nominees.
High school seniors who attend Assemblies of God churches, or who are dependents of Assemblies of God missionaries, and plan to enroll in Assemblies of God colleges in the fall following high school graduation are eligible.
The purpose for the Assemblies of God endowed Scholarship Program for Minority Students is to assist and encourage ethnic minority students to enroll in endorsed Assemblies of God post-secondary schools and enter into effective ministries in their ethnic and cultural communities in the United States.
www.seuniversity.edu /fa/ag.html   (299 words)

  
 About: Thailand
During the years the United States was involved in Vietnam, servicemen came to Bangkok from battle areas and U.S. bases for rest and relaxation.
The first U.S. Assemblies of God missionaries to Thailand came to Bangkok in June 1968 to minister to these servicemen.
Also, in 1968 several Assemblies of God missionary couples began to plant churches in Thailand.
www.agcongress.org /01_abot/countries/thailand.html   (158 words)

  
 Assemblies of God Church Directory
This web site is owned and operated by the General Council of the Assemblies of God (USA).
It does not represent or present information about the churches or offices of international Assemblies of God fraternal organizations.
Assemblies of God Democratic Republic of Congo - Kinshasa
ag.org /top/church_directory   (154 words)

  
 April 2: The Assembly of God Church founded
"Assemblies of God." Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements.
"Assemblies of God." Encyclopedia of Religion in the South.
History of Christianity is a six part survey designed to stimulate your curiosity by providing glimpses of some pivotal events and persons in the spread of Christianity.
chi.gospelcom.net /DAILYF/2001/04/daily-04-02-2001.shtml   (445 words)

  
 Assemblies Of God International
Or personal websites which clearly show that you attend an AOG church or are active in its ministries, such as you are a missionary for the AOG or a Royal Ranger or Missionette, or one of the other many fine ministries of the AOG.
Ministry of Rev. Sandra Moats, Assembly of God minister.
Links to other Assembly of God churches as well as links to other Christian sites and news, especially news that is related to Christians in the United States and around the world.
x.webring.com /hub?ring=assemblyofgod   (494 words)

  
 Assembly of God Jobs Online - Home Page - Assemblies of God Jobs
Assemblies of God Jobs Online is the world's largest Assembly of God website dedicated to finding the staff or church the Lord desires for you!
Assemblies of God Jobs Online is a website strictly reserved for Pastors and Churches affiliated with the Assemblies of God (USA), Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada or any of the other world-wide General Council's of the Assemblies of God.
AGJobs.org is not owned or maintained by any of the world-wide General Council's of the Assemblies of God.
www.agjobs.org   (1169 words)

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