Description In 2006, the contemporary American Pentecostal movement celebrated its 100th birthday.
Black Christians have been integrally involved in every aspect of the Pentecostal movement since its inception and have made significant contributions to its founding as well as the evolution of Pentecostal/charis.
Over that time, its African American sector has been markedly influential, not only vis- -vis other branches of Pentecostalism but also throughout the Christian church.
Description In 2006, the contemporary American Pentecostal movement celebrated its 100th birthday