The Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America (PCCNA) is an

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fellowship of

Pentecostal Pentecostalism or classical Pentecostalism is a Protestant Charismatic Christian movement

and charismatic churches and denominations in

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, existing for the purpose of promoting cooperation and understanding. It is a successor to the Pentecostal Fellowship of North America (PFNA). PCCNA headquarters are in

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History

Pentecostal Fellowship of North America

The Pentecostal Fellowship of North America was formed by eight Pentecostal denominations in 1948 at

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. Before the Des Moines meeting, a rally was held in

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, and plans for a constitution were formulated. Two of the leading figures of the Washington meeting were Bishop Joseph A. Synan and

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. The following were charter members of the PFNA: *

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Racial reconciliation and inclusion of charismatics

The Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America was formed as part of a unification of charismatic and Pentecostal bodies and a movement toward racial reconciliation. Whereas the PFNA was formed to help bridge doctrinal divisions, the PCCNA set a broader goal of also the racial and cultural gaps. At a meeting in 1994 in

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, the Pentecostal Fellowship of North America was dissolved, and the Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America was formed. ''We are gathered here in Memphis, Tennessee, to return to our roots and to recapture the initiative of the Spirit. This will be a time of repentance for the sins of the past. This will be a time of forgiveness as we rely upon the wonderful grace of our loving Heavenly Father and mirror that grace in our relationships with one another. The time has come for reconciliation! The time has come to recapture our heritage! We gather here as the children of God and heirs of the twentieth century Pentecostal/charismatic renewal of the church. Our Father has called us to unity.'' - from an address of Bishop B. E. Underwood, Chairman of the PFNA, October, 1994 PURPOSES #To relate to one another as members of the body of Christ. #To demonstrate the essential unity of Spirit-filled believers in answer to the prayer of Jesus in John 17:21, “That they all may be one.” #To foster the evangelization of the world through the preaching of the gospel, with signs and wonders and the demonstration of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, by presenting Jesus Christ as the only Savior, Baptizer in the Holy Spirit, Healer, and Coming King. (Mark 16:10-20) #To promote and encourage the Pentecostal/Charismatic revival and renewal in North America and throughout the world. #To serve as a forum of spiritual unity, dialogue, and fellowship for all Pentecostal and Charismatic believers in North America, crossing all cultural and racial lines based on mutual equality, love, respect, and sound doctrine. (Acts 2:42) #To preserve mutual love and respect for each member group, maintaining “the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:1)

Members

With 32 churches as members, the PCCNA merge more than 16.7 million persons. List of members *

Apostolic Church of Pentecost of Canada The Apostolic Church of Pentecost (ACOP) is a Pentecostal Christian denomination with origins in the Pentecostal revival of the early 20th century. Although multi-national, ACOP has its strongest membership in Canada. In 2002 ACOP reported "appr ...

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Elim Fellowship Elim Fellowship is a North American–based Pentecostal/charismatic Christian Ministry founded in 1933. Elim Fellowship's headquarters is located in Lima, NY. History Elim Bible Institute was founded in 1924 by Ivan Q. Spencer and his wife M ...

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* Full Gospel Fellowship * Hilo Pentecostal Church *

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*Independent Assemblies of God International (Canada) *India Pentecostal Church Florida *

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Pentecostal Church of God The Pentecostal Church of God (PCG) is a Trinitarian Pentecostal Christian denomination headquartered in Bedford, Texas, United States. As of 2010, there were 620,000 members, 6,750 clergy in 4,825 churches worldwide. The PCG is a member of the ...

Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church The Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church (PFWBC) is a church group in the southern United States, best thought of as Pentecostal rather than Baptist. The PFWBC is historically and theologically a combination of both, having begun as a small group o ...

*Pentecostal Holiness Church of Canada *United Evangelical Churches * United Holy Church of America * Rehoboth Pentecostal church of Delaware Valley - An Indian Malayalee Pentecostal Church

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