The Free Gospel Church is a Holiness Pentecostal denomination of Christianity.[1] It is headquartered in Export, Pennsylvania, with churches and orphanages in the United States, Philippines, India, Taiwan, and Sierra Leone.[2][3]
| Free Gospel Church | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Holiness Pentecostalism |
| Polity | Connexionalism |
| Origin | 1916 |
| Congregations | 48 |
| Tertiary institutions | 1 |
| Official website | fgbi.org |
The United Free Gospel and Missionary Society was founded in 1916 by Frank Casley and William Casley.[1] The work became known as the Free Gospel Church in 1958.[1] The Free Gospel Church adheres to Holiness Pentecostal theology, affirming three works of grace: (1) New Birth, (2) entire sanctification, and (3) Baptism with the Holy Spirit.[3] It teaches the doctrine of outward holiness as well, which is manifested in godly conduct, sober speech and the wearing of modest clothing.[3]
The Free Gospel Church operates the Free Gospel Bible Institute (FGBI) in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, which serves as a Bible college for Holiness Pentecostals from various parts of the world.[4][3] A camp meeting is held annually in Export, Pennsylvania at the denomination's campground.[3]
See also
edit- Apostolic Faith Church, a Holiness Pentecostal denomination similar to the Free Gospel Church
References
edit- ^ a b c Melton, J. Gordon (7 December 2018). Religious Bodies in the U.S.: A Dictionary. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-52353-4.
- ^ Geisendorfer, James V. (1 January 1983). Religion in America: A Directory. Brill Academic Publishers. p. 69. ISBN 978-90-04-06910-7.
- ^ a b c d e Scott, Rebekah (5 January 2006). "Murrysville Bible school produces teachers, preachers, prophets and apostles". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ^ Jones, Charles Edwin (1983). A Guide to the Study of the Pentecostal Movement. Scarecrow Press. p. 705. ISBN 978-0-8108-1583-4.
External links
edit- Free Gospel Church
- Free Gospel Bible Institute (FGBI)
- The Holiness Messenger: a Holiness Pentecostal periodical
- Holiness Pentecostal church directory