An investigation of different phases of pentecostal experience in the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM)

• Main Author: Hwata, Benny
• Other Authors: Van Niekerk, E. (Prof.)
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: Baptism of the Spirit; Glossolalia; Gifts of the Spirit; Denomination; Spiritual gifts; Experience; Apostolic faith mission; Tendencies; Phases; Pentecostalism; 289.940968; Pentecostalism > Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa; Pentecostalism > South Africa > Comparative studies; Pentecostalism > Zimbabwe > Comparative studies; Pentecostalism > History; Baptism > Pentecostal churches > History; Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa > Comparative studies; Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe > Comparative studies
• Online Access: Hwata, Benny (2009) An investigation of different phases of pentecostal experience in the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM), University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1655>; http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1655

This dissertation is an analysis of differing Pentecostal experiences in Apostolic Faith Mission from its inception, with specific reference to the AFM of South Africa and AFM in Zimbabwe.The study examines: The brief history of the AFM. This begins with the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angels. Pentecostalism then spread to South Africa through John G. Lake with the founding of AFM of South Africa. AFM filtered into Zimbabwe where it faced stiff resistance from government authorities and established mainline churches. Theologies and spiritual gifts which make Pentecostalism different from other faiths. Main doctrines and tenets of faith discernible from the brief historical outline. A general outline of phases in Pentecostalism. An attempt will be made to determine whether these phases are applicable to AFM. This dissertation is a contribution towards reconciling diverging views concerning Pentecostalism in the AFM because various congregations of the same denomination behave and believe differently. === Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology === M.Th. (Systematic Theology)