Global Study: Growing Pentecostal Churches Have Social Mission - June 30, 2011

Episode Number 20 - Original Airdate: June 30, 2011Global Study: Growing Pentecostal Churches Have Social MissionReligion scholars say the fastest-growing form of Christianity is Pentecostalism, with its exuberant worship and belief in the so-called gifts of the Spirit, including speaking in tongues and divine healing. Researchers say Pentecostals and charismatics - Catholics and others who share in Pentecostal practices - make up one-quarter of the world’s Christians, with the greatest numbers in the developing world. A new study finds the fastest-growing Pentecostal churches are tackling social problems in their communities.This story was originally aired on June 30, 2011 on Voice of America, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan. #voa #mikeo'sullivan #la #losangeles #religion #christianity #pentecostalism #religioustrends #religiousgrowth #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica