Assemblies of God Churches

The Assemblies of God (AG) is the world's largest Pentecostal denomination. It combines Pentecostal theology with organized denominational structure, emphasizing Spirit-empowered living, evangelism, and global missions.

Founded: 1914 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, by a group of Pentecostal ministers seeking cooperative fellowship

Governance: Presbyterian-congregational hybrid — Cooperative fellowship model: local churches are self-governing but affiliated through district and national councils. The General Council sets doctrine and coordinates missions.

• Four core doctrines: Salvation, Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Divine Healing, Second Coming of Christ
• Speaking in tongues as initial evidence of Spirit baptism
• Divine healing provided in the atonement
• Premillennial return of Christ
• Authority of Scripture as infallible and inspired

Contemporary, energetic worship with praise bands and extended musical worship. Services include prayer, preaching, and often altar calls. Many AG churches blend charismatic elements with polished production.