The Assemblies of God (AG) is the world’s largest Pentecostal Christian fellowship, founded in 1914 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with an initial gathering of about 300 people[3][5]. It has since grown to encompass over 3 million members in the U.S. alone, with approximately 12,700 churches there, and globally, it includes over 160 national denominations with roughly 70 million adherents and 370,000 local churches[3][4][6][8]. As a Pentecostal body, the AG emphasizes four core beliefs: salvation through repentance and faith, baptism in the Holy Spirit evidenced by speaking in tongues, divine healing, and the imminent Second Coming of Jesus Christ[1][5]. The Bible is regarded as the inspired authoritative rule for faith and practice. Theologically, it follows an Arminian perspective, allowing for the possibility of believers falling from grace through persistent sin[5]. Organizationally, the AG operates as a "cooperative fellowship" rather than a traditional denomination, featuring a blend of presbyterian and congregational polity. Local churches are autonomous, elect their own pastors, and manage day-to-day operations with guidance from elected boards of deacons. The denomination is structured in three tiers: local congregations, district councils, and the national General Council, which is the highest governing body convening biennially with over 3,000 voting members. The General Council oversees ministerial credentialing, missions, educational institutions, and legislative affairs, led by an elected general superintendent and executive leadership team[1][2][4]. The global World Assemblies of God Fellowship, formed in 1989, coordinates international evangelism, relief efforts, media use, theological education, and advocacy for persecuted churches, serving as a platform for cooperation while respecting the independence of national bodies[4]. Key achievements include sustained global growth, extensive missionary work, and the establishment of educational institutions and communication networks tha