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| Founded | 1947 (1947), Zürich, Switzerland |
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| Type | Fellowship of Evangelical Pentecostal churches |
| Headquarters | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
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| Members | 81 denominations & organizations from 50 countries |
Key people | William Wilson |
| Website | pwfellowship.org |
The Pentecostal World Fellowship is an international fellowship of Evangelical Pentecostal churches and denominations from across the world. The headquarters is in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its leader is William Wilson (Tulsa, OK).
History
The Pentecostal World Fellowship was founded in 1947 at Zürich, Switzerland, during a conference of Pentecostal leaders.[1] This meeting was organized by Swiss pastor Leonard Steiner, who was assisted by David du Plessis.[2] Since then, the Conference has been conducted in various major cities around the world, every three years.[3] In 2001, the conference in Los Angeles, California, was convened in celebration of the Azusa Street Revival.
In 2019, William Wilson became Chairman of the organization.[4]
Conferences
The Pentecostal World Fellowship has a conference every three years.[5]
| Occasion | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1947 | Zürich, Switzerland |
| 2nd | 1949 | Paris, France |
| 3rd | 1952 | London, United Kingdom |
| 4th | 1955 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 5th | 1958 | Toronto, Canada |
| 6th | 1961 | Jerusalem, Israel |
| 7th | 1964 | Helsinki, Finland |
| 8th | 1967 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| 9th | 1970 | Dallas, United States |
| 10th | 1973 | Seoul, South Korea |
| 11th | 1976 | London, United Kingdom |
| 12th | 1979 | Vancouver, Canada |
| 13th | 1982 | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 14th | 1985 | Zürich, Switzerland |
| 15th | 1989 | Singapore |
| 16th | 1992 | Oslo, Norway |
| 17th | 1995 | Jerusalem, Israel |
| 18th | 1998 | Seoul, South Korea |
| 19th | 2001 | Los Angeles, United States |
| 20th | 2004 | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 21st | 2007 | Surabaya, Indonesia |
| 22nd | 2010 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 23rd | 2013 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 24th | 2016 | São Paulo, Brazil |
| 25th | 2019 | Calgary, Canada |
| 26th | 2022 | Seoul, South Korea |
| 27th | 2025 | Helsinki, Finland[6] |
| 28th | 2028 | Manila, Philippines |
Member organizations
As of 2026, the Pentecostal World Fellowship has 81 member representatives in 50 countries.[7]
| Denomination / Organization | Country | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Apostolic Church of Pentecost of Canada | Canada | Pentecostal |
| Apostolic Faith Mission International | South Africa | Pentecostal |
| Apostolic Faith Mission of Namibia | Namibia | Pentecostal |
| Asambleas de Dios Costa Rica | Costa Rica | Pentecostal |
| Asia Assembly Mission Council | Hong Kong | Regional Fellowship |
| Assemblies of God Ghana | Ghana | Pentecostal |
| Assemblies of God Argentina | Argentina | Pentecostal |
| Assemblies of God of India | India | Pentecostal |
| Assemblies of God of Korea | South Korea | Pentecostal |
| Assemblies of God of Malaysia | Malaysia | Pentecostal |
| Assemblies of God Romania | Romania | Pentecostal |
| Assemblies of God USA | USA | Pentecostal |
| Assemblies of God in Great Britain | Great Britain | Pentecostal |
| Austrian Pentecostal Movement (Individual Representation) | Austria | Pentecostal |
| Australian Christian Churches | Australia | Pentecostal |
| Bangladesh Assemblies of God | Bangladesh | Pentecostal |
| BMS Bethel Church | Pakistan | Pentecostal |
| Calvary Church | Malaysia | Pentecostal / Megachurch |
| Cathedral of Praise | Philippines | Pentecostal / Megachurch |
| Church of God | USA | Pentecostal |
| Church of God in Christ | USA | Pentecostal |
| Church of God of Prophecy | USA | Pentecostal |
| Church of Pentecost | Ghana | Pentecostal |
| Church Growth International of the Americas | USA | Church Network / Charismatic |
| CRC Churches International | Australia | Pentecostal |
| Danish Pentecostal Movement (Individual Representation) | Denmark | Pentecostal |
| Église des Assemblées de Dieu du Togo | Togo | Pentecostal |
| Elim Pentecostal Church | United Kingdom | Pentecostal |
| Empowered21 / Oral Roberts University | USA | Global Initiative / Educational |
| Estonian Christian Pentecostal Church | Estonia | Pentecostal |
| Ethiopian Full Gospel Believers' Church | Ethiopia | Pentecostal |
| Evangelical Alliance Ireland | Ireland | Interdenominational Fellowship |
| Federación Confraternidad Evangélica Pentecostal | Argentina | Pentecostal / Fellowship |
| Federation of Pentecostal Churches | Italy | Pentecostal / Fellowship |
| Federation of Protestant Pentecostal Churches | Mauritius | Pentecostal / Fellowship |
| Fellowship of the Pentecostal Churches | India | Pentecostal |
| Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada | Canada | Pentecostal |
| Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International | USA | Baptist-Pentecostal / Charismatic |
| Grace Bible Church | South Africa | Charismatic / Megachurch |
| Hungarian Pentecostal Church | Hungary | Pentecostal |
| Icelandic Pentecostal Movement (Individual Representation) | Iceland | Pentecostal |
| Indian Pentecostal Assemblies | India | Pentecostal |
| Indonesian Bethel Church | Indonesia | Pentecostal |
| Inheritance of Nations | Egypt | Charismatic / Independent |
| International Church of the Foursquare Gospel | USA | Pentecostal |
| International Mission of Holy Church of Christ | France | Pentecostal |
| International Pentecostal Holiness Church | USA | Pentecostal |
| IPHC Thailand | Thailand | Pentecostal |
| Japan Assemblies of God | Japan | Pentecostal |
| Jireh Evangel Church Planting Philippines Inc. | Philippines | Church Network / Mission |
| Kenya Assemblies of God | Kenya | Pentecostal |
| Liberia Assemblies of God | Liberia | Pentecostal |
| Manna Group of Ministries | India | Church Network / Ministry |
| Ministers Network Canada | Canada | Church Network / Charismatic |
| Moldovan Pentecostal Movement (Individual Representation) | Moldova | Pentecostal |
| Pakistan Assemblies of God | Pakistan | Pentecostal |
| Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada | Canada | Pentecostal |
| Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland and Labrador | Canada | Pentecostal |
| Pentecostal Church in Poland | Poland | Pentecostal |
| Pentecostal Church of God | USA | Pentecostal |
| Pentecostal European Fellowship | Europe | Regional Fellowship |
| Pentecostal Fellowship of Sierra Leone | Sierra Leone | Pentecostal / Fellowship |
| Pentecostal Holiness Association Mission Tanzania | Tanzania | Pentecostal |
| Pentecostal Holiness Church | Hong Kong | Pentecostal |
| Pentecostal Holiness Church of Canada | Canada | Pentecostal |
| Russian Church of Christians of Evangelical Faith | Russia | Pentecostal |
| Spanish Assemblies of God (Individual Representation) | Spain | Pentecostal |
| Sri Lankan Pentecostal Movement (Individual Representation) | Sri Lanka | Pentecostal |
| Tanzania Assemblies of God | Tanzania | Pentecostal |
| The Alliance of Pentecostals and Charismatics | Singapore | Charismatic / Fellowship |
| The Assemblies of God of Singapore | Singapore | Pentecostal |
| The Independent Assemblies of God International | Canada | Pentecostal |
| The Pentecostal Assemblies of Bangladesh | Bangladesh | Pentecostal |
| The Pentecostal Church of Finland | Finland | Pentecostal |
| The Pentecostal Movement in Norway (Individual Representation) | Norway | Pentecostal |
| The Swedish Pentecostal Movement | Sweden | Pentecostal |
| The Sword of the Spirit Ministries | Nigeria | Charismatic / Ministry |
| Ukrainian Missionary Church | Ukraine | Pentecostal / Missionary |
| Union of Pentecostal Churches of Lithuania | Lithuania | Pentecostal |
| United Denominations Originating from Lighthouse Group of Churches | Ghana | Charismatic / Megachurch Network |
| Verenigde Pinkster- en Evangeliegemeenten | Netherlands | Pentecostal / Evangelical |
| Victory Christian Church | Ukraine | Charismatic / Pentecostal |
| Wesleyan Methodist Church | Brazil | Holiness-Pentecostal |
See also
References
- J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 2223
- Jelle Creemers, Theological Dialogue with Classical Pentecostals: Challenges and Opportunities, Bloomsbury Publishing, UK, 2015, p. 49
- Pentecostal World Fellowship, Our History, pwfellowship.org, retrieved February 20, 2020
- Pentecostal World Fellowship, Leadership, pwfellowship.org, retrieved February 20, 2020
- Pentecostal World Fellowship, , pwfellowship.org, February 20, 2020.
- GO&Make! 27th Pentecostal World Conference, Helsinki June 4-7, 2025 , pwc2025.fi, retrieved March 2, 2025
- Pentecostal World Fellowship, , pwfellowship.org, retrieved June 25, 2026
