Assemblies of God in India

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Assemblies of God in India
Classification Protestant
Orientation Pentecostal
Associations World Assemblies of God Fellowship
Region India

The Assemblies of God in India is a Pentecostal Christian denomination in India and a member of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship. The Assemblies of God in India has 8,000 churches[1] and operates many institutions across the country.[2] The fellowship hosted the 2011 AG World Congress, the worldwide gathering of Assemblies of God leaders.[3] Bishop Dr. David Mohan, Senior Pastor of New Life Assembly of God Church in Chennai who is also the Patron of The Synod of Pentecostal Churches http://thesynodofpentecostalchurches.org , is the current General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God of India.

The Assemblies of God in India is organized geographically: South India Assemblies of God (SIAG), Assemblies of God of North India(AGNI), Assemblies of God of East India (AGEI) and Assemblies of God of North East India (AGNEI). These four regional bodies govern their own internal affairs. The Assemblies of God of India is led by a General Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Secretary, Treasurer and three executive committee members who are chosen through elections.

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