Germany
History of the Assemblies of God in Germany The German Pentecostal movement began in 1907 when Norwegian missionaries visited Germany en route to India. Under their ministry a number of German Christians received the baptism in the Holy Spirit. In 1908 the new Pentecostals gathered to organize and establish clear biblical guidelines for their fellowship. They soon became known for their evangelistic fervor and began sending missionaries to other countries. The Pentecostals faced opposition. They were considered servants of the devil. Only recently have German Pentecostals been accepted as true Christians. Under the Nazi regime during World War II, many believers were imprisoned or killed. U.S. missionaries helped coordinate relief work to help relieve the suffering of the German people. After East Germany became a Communist nation in 1949, missionary work was restricted to West Germany. U.S. missionaries worked with West German believers in Sunday school ministry, literature preparation, and evangelism. In 1951 Berean Bible School was established. A ministry to U.S. servicemen stationed in West Germany also was implemented.
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