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The '''Assemblies of God''' is a large Christian denomination founded after the [[Azusa Street Revival]] in the early 20th century. The core beliefs of the denomination are [[Evangelical]]. [[Pentecostalism]] is inherent in the church's theology, with special emphasis placed on the [[Baptism in the Holy Spirit]].  In 2005, the church reported 12,500 churches with 1.6 million full members and 33,600 clergy.

The '''Assemblies of God''' is a large Christian denomination founded after the [[Azusa Street Revival]] in the early 20th century. The core beliefs of the denomination are [[Evangelical]]. [[Pentecostalism]] is inherent in the church's theology, with special emphasis placed on the [[Baptism in the Holy Spirit]].  In 2005, the church reported 12,500 churches with 1.6 million full members and 33,600 clergy, making it the largest denomination among those holding to Pentecostal views.

The General Council of the Assemblies of God Church was anxious to establish a college after World War II. Because church headquarters were in  [[Springfield, Missouri]], Evangel College (now [[Evangel University]]) was built there, using the site of an old Army hospital.  

The General Council of the Assemblies of God Church was anxious to establish a college after World War II. Because church headquarters were in  [[Springfield, Missouri]], Evangel College (now [[Evangel University]]) was built there, using the site of an old Army hospital.

 

They use a unique hybrid in regards to church polity: though generally congregational in practice, Assemblies of God ministers are ordained through the national headquarters (and can be defrocked by them as well).

==Notable current and former members==

==Notable current and former members==