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| Field | United Pentecostal Church International |
|---|---|
| Type | Denomination |
| Origin | 20th century United States |
| Overview | The United Pentecostal Church International is a global Oneness Pentecostal denomination. |
| History | It was formed in 1945 by the union of Pentecostal bodies in North America and has developed an international network of churches and ministry organisations. |
| Beliefs and emphases | It teaches the oneness of God, identifying Jesus Christ as the fullness of God revealed in human life, rather than adopting Nicene trinitarian language. It emphasises repentance, baptism in Jesus’ name, receiving the Holy Spirit, holy living, and biblical authority. |
| Worship and practice | Worship commonly includes lively congregational music, prayer, preaching, testimony, Baptism, communion, and openness to spiritual gifts. |
| Organisation and life | Local churches are connected through district, national, and general conference structures, with ordained ministers and elected leadership. |
| Broader traditions | Oneness Pentecostalism |
| Variants | — |
| Related | — |
| Contrasting positions | — |