Pentecostal Assemblies of the World

The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. (P.A.W.) is one of the world's largest Oneness Pentecostal denominations, and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.[2] While it began in 1906 with Trinitarian beliefs, it was re-organized in 1916 as Oneness Pentecostal, thus making it the oldest organization of this type.[3]

Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.
ClassificationWestern Christian
OrientationPentecostal
TheologyOneness Pentecostalism
PolityCongregational
Presbyterian
Episcopalian
LeaderTheodore L. Brooks, Sr.
(Presiding Bishop)
RegionWorldwide
Origin1906
(Los Angeles, California)
Separated fromAssemblies of God USA,
Church of God in Christ
SeparationsChurch of our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ, Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith
CongregationsApprox. 4,000 [1]
Members2 Million
Official websitePAW Website

History

The origin of the P.A.W. can be traced to the teachings of Charles Parham in Topeka, Kansas (1901), and the Azusa Street Revival led by William Joseph Seymour in Los Angeles, California (1906–1909). During this time it was a loose fellowship of churches that were united by the infilling of the believer with the Holy Ghost, and adherence to the doctrine of holiness.

For the next few years, the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World focused upon general meetings and the development of its organizational structure. The late Bishop Morris E. Golder wrote: "The original organization bearing the name of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World came into existence in the year of 1906 in the city of Los Angeles, State of California."[4] This was also the position asserted by former Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Ross Paddock. He declared that after one year of being organized, the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World had its first annual business meeting and that, at the same time, it was Trinitarian in its doctrine and liturgy of water baptism.[3]

By 1918, the denomination adhered to Oneness Pentecostalism.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Statement on Unrest". Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  2. "Contact – PAW Inc". Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  3. "The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (1906)". www.apostolicarchives.com. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  4. Haywood, Garfield Thomas (1921). "Pentecostal Assemblies of the World". Voice in the Wilderness.
  5. "Oneness Pentecostalism". North American Mission Board. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
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