The Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM), founded in 1908 by John G. Lake in South Africa, emerged from the Pentecostal movement sparked by the Azusa Street Revival. Emphasising the baptism of the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts like speaking in tongues and healing (Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 12-14), the AFM played a crucial role in breaking racial barriers in a segregated society. It has contributed positively through spiritual renewal, missionary work, social integration, and lay empowerment. However, it also faces challenges such as doctrinal controversies, the adoption of prosperity theology, emotionalism overshadowing doctrinal teaching, and gender inequality in leadership roles. The AFM's blend of historical roots, biblical grounding, and contemporary relevance highlights the dynamic nature of modern Pentecostalism. #ApostolicFaithMission #PentecostalMovement #AzusaStreetRevival #HolySpirit #SpiritualGifts #JohnGLake #Acts2 #1Corinthians12 #MissionaryWork #SocialIntegration #SpiritualRenewal #ProsperityTheology #GenderEquality #DoctrinalControversies #ModernPentecostalism #brendonnaicker #swindon
