Religious Organizations – Pentacostal (Holiness)
James F. Jones / “Prophet Jones” (1907-1971)
James F. Jones stood out for many years within black American religious circles. Known for his lavish living and mysterious persona, Jones’...
Raphael Abraham Frank Mensah (1924-1990s)
Raphael Abraham Frank Mensah (1924-1990s), a schoolmaster and theologian, played a foundational role in bringing Mormonism to Ghana. Born in...
Church Of God In Christ (1907- )
The Church of God In Christ (COGIC) with over six million members worldwide is one the largest Pentecostal churches in...
Charles Manuel “Sweet Daddy” Grace (1881-1960)
Marcelino Manoel da Graca, anglicized Charles Grace, and best known as Sweet Daddy Grace, was founder of the United House...
William J. Seymour (1870-1922)
William J. Seymour was born in Centerville, Louisiana, to former slaves Simon and Phillis Seymour, who raised him in the...
Azusa Street Revival (1906-1909)
The Azusa Street Revival, beginning in the spring of 1906, largely spawned the worldwide Pentecostal movement. It commenced in a...
