What do Pentecostal churches believe?

Pentecostal churches hold to core Christian beliefs including the authority of Scripture, salvation through Jesus Christ, and community worship. Visit individual church profiles or the Psalmlog directory at https://churches.psalmlog.com/denominations/pentecostal to learn about specific congregations.

How many Pentecostal churches are in the US?

There are over 3,725 Pentecostal churches listed in the United States on Psalmlog's church directory.

Pentecostal Churches

Discover 3,725 Pentecostal churches across 51 states. Find a faith community that matches your beliefs and worship preferences.

Pentecostal Churches by State

Florida

311 churches

New York

272 churches

California

266 churches

Texas

236 churches

North Carolina

209 churches

New Jersey

162 churches

Virginia

142 churches

Georgia

138 churches

Illinois

130 churches

Louisiana

124 churches

Ohio

119 churches

Maryland

113 churches

Showing top 12 states. Search above to find churches in other states.

Origins & History

Pentecostal churches emphasize the work of the Holy Spirit, including speaking in tongues, divine healing, and prophecy as active gifts for today. Worship is expressive and Spirit-led, with a strong emphasis on personal spiritual experience.

Founded: Early 1900s, often traced to the 1906 Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles

Governance: Varies (congregational or episcopal depending on denomination) — Governance varies widely. Some Pentecostal churches are fully independent; others belong to denominations like the Assemblies of God or Church of God with varying levels of organizational structure.

Core Beliefs

Baptism in the Holy Spirit as a distinct experience after salvation
Speaking in tongues as evidence of Spirit baptism
Continuation of all spiritual gifts (healing, prophecy, miracles)
Authority of Scripture
Holiness and separation from worldliness

Worship Style

Energetic, Spirit-led worship with extended singing, spontaneous prayer, and open expression. Services may include speaking in tongues, prophecy, and prayer for healing. Preaching is passionate and evangelistic.

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