Assemblies of God in Great Britain

The Assemblies of God in Great Britain is a Pentecostal Christian denomination in Great Britain. It is affiliated with the World Assemblies of God Fellowship. The headquarters Mattersey, Nottinghamshire.

Assemblies of God in Great Britain
ClassificationEvangelical Christianity
TheologyPentecostal
AssociationsWorld Assemblies of God Fellowship
HeadquartersMattersey, Great Britain
Origin1924
Congregations500
Official websiteaog.org.uk

History

The Assemblies of God in Great Britain has its origins in the beginning of Pentecostalism in Great Britain in 1907.[1] The British Assemblies of God were founded in Birmingham in 1924.[2] In 1946, it had 403 churches. [3] The standard hymnal of Assemblies of God has traditionally been the Redemption Hymnal. Although as time has moved on, the style of music within Assembles of God Churches has become more varied. On 22 October 2005 the Irish Region was allowed to join with the Irish Assemblies of God, Republic of Ireland to form the Assemblies of God Ireland.[4] In 2019, it had 500 churches. [5]

Beliefs

The Assemblies of God believe in the Statement of Fundamental Truths. [6]

Structure

The Assemblies of God is divided into three geographical regions or areas: Scotland, England and Wales. [7] Each area is overseen by an area leader who together form the National Leadership Team. In 2019, Glyn Barrett, leader of !Audacious Church in Manchester became the national leader. [8] On 26 September 2018 a new articles of association was adopted and a new Board of Directors elected composed of Darren Millar AM, Lukas Dewhirst, Keely Morley, Stuart Keir, Tim Rowlands, and Mark Wiltshire.

Mattersey Hall located in Mattersey, near Retford, in Nottinghamshire, England, is the Bible college of the denomination. [9]

References
  1. J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 217
  2. Kay, William K. (2002). "Assemblies of God in Great Britain and Ireland". In Stanley M. Burgess (ed.). The new international dictionary of Pentecostal and charismatic movements (Rev. and expanded ed.). Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan Pub. House. pp. 340–341. ISBN 0310224810.
  3. Vinson Synan, Amos Yong, Global Renewal Christianity: Europe and North America Spirit-Empowered Movements: Past, Present and Future, Charisma Media, USA, 2017, p. 248
  4. Launch of the Assemblies of God Ireland Archived 2015-05-14 at the Wayback Machine
  5. Assemblies of God in Great Britain, Who We Are, aog.org.uk, UK, retrieved December 14, 2019
  6. Assemblies of God in Great Britain, What We Believe, aog.org.uk, UK, retrieved December 14, 2019
  7. J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 217
  8. Alex Williams, Assemblies of God's new GB leader says 'God told me 25 years ago I'd be here', premier.org.uk, UK, March 2, 2019
  9. J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 217
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