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A 4 page research paper that examines aspects of Pentecostal religion, offering an overview of this faith. Topics examined include membership, evangelism, gender roles, and a typical service, which includes snake-handling. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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to profess their faith in the Jesus Christ and to be "immersed in water by proper administration" (PFWB, 1999). At the Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church (PFWB), there is the
further requirement that the new member should be received by a vote of the church membership (PFWB, 1999). Any member can object to the admission of a new applicant, in
which case the matter is deferred to the pastor and deacons to determine if the objection is valid. If the pastor and deacons deem the objection not to be valid,
the applicant can be received into church membership. Individuals can also transfer their membership to the church via a letter of transfer. Previous members of the church who have been
excluded can rejoin the congregation by confessing their errors and giving evidence of repentance (PFWB, 1999). Converts : A common characteristic of Pentecostal churches is their focus on
evangelism. Their evangelic efforts take a variety of forms, including personal witnessing, large evangelistic campaigns, literature distribution, Bible translation, radio and television programming, charitable institutions and Christian schools (Hong, 2001).
Due to these extensive efforts the Pentecostal movement has experienced tremendous growth and Hong (2001) estimates that there are now 450 million adherents worldwide. Disciplining members : The General
Board of Directors, by a two-thirds majority vote, can suspend or expel a member (PFWB, 1999). Issues that are grounds for expulsion are: failure to accept the doctrine of the
church; refusal to comply with the church by-laws and policies; ministers who fail to comply with the vows and obligations of the ministry; and ministers who are guilty of
moral transgressions or heresy (PFWB, 1999). It is also noted in the PFWB by-laws that ministers should "not be guilty of the use of tobacco in any form or alcohol
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