Assemblies of God

Basics

• Holy Trinity
• Bible is God's plan
• Pentecostal and Evangelical
• Original sin

Bible

• Absolute authority
• Inspired by God; God's plan for humans

Sacraments

• Baptism--outward sign of inward change, renewal in Christ
• Communion--represent Christ's sacrifice
• Baptism in Holy Spirit--allowing Spirit to take over (usually speaking in tongues)

Ideas of Salvation

• Saved through faith
• Final judgement and punishment for unfaithful
• Try to reach out and save others
• Jesus will return to judge

Role of Women

• Can be pastors
• Church making active goal to encourage more women to be pastors

LGBTQ

• Believe it is a sin and a choice/effect of trauma
• Willing to forgive if someone "changes" and is "saved"
• Support those who "suffer" in hopes of "recovery"

Service Style

• Sunday mornings, with smaller service on Wednesday nights
• Dictated by congregation; no set lituragy; each has own typical order of service
• emphasis on prayer, sermon, and music

Other Things

• Drinking is not allowed
• Many believe in faith healing
• Avoid divorce
• Against abortion