The world's largest Pentecostal denomination, emphasizing Spirit baptism, the gifts of the Spirit, and global missions.
The Assemblies of God was founded in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in 1914 as an effort to bring order and fellowship to the rapidly growing Pentecostal movement that had emerged from the Azusa Street Revival. Today it is the world's largest Pentecostal denomination, with over 69 million adherents in more than 140 countries. Its missionary zeal has made it one of the most globally influential Christian movements of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Theologically, the Assemblies of God holds to the "Finished Work" position — that entire sanctification is not a second crisis experience but is completed at conversion and worked out progressively throughout the Christian life. This distinguishes it from Wesleyan-Pentecostal bodies like the Church of God, which teach entire sanctification as a definitive second work of grace. The AG affirms the baptism of the Holy Spirit as a distinct experience after conversion, evidenced by speaking in tongues, and believes all the gifts of the Spirit are available to believers today.
Fayetteville has 2 Assemblies of God congregations in the directory. AG worship is typically expressive and Spirit-led, with contemporary praise and worship music, prayer for healing, and openness to the gifts of the Spirit.
The Assemblies of God is distinguished by its "Finished Work" theology (sanctification begins at conversion, not in a second crisis), its global missionary emphasis, and its position as the world's largest organized Pentecostal denomination.
Contemporary and expressive — praise and worship music, prayer for healing, and spiritual gifts are regular features. Services tend to be energetic and participatory.
Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1914.
Being the world's largest Pentecostal denomination and one of the most active missionary organizations in Christian history.