pentecostal

Everyday

1. (church) Pentecostal describes Christian churches that put strong weight on the Holy Spirit's gifts — such as healing, lively praise and speaking in tongues — like the disciples at Pentecost. tree →
2. A Pentecostal is a member of such a church. tree →
3. Pentecostal can also mean about the feast of Pentecost. tree →

In the lessons

Pentecostal churches are among the fastest-growing in the world, strong in Africa, Latin America, the USA and in many cities of the UK. Services often have loud music, hand-raising, clapping and prayer for healing. Phrases: Pentecostal church, Pentecostal worship, a Pentecostal pastor.

Examples

• Kofi's family goes to a Pentecostal church with a big band. tree →
• Pentecostal worship is lively, with clapping and dancing. tree →
• The Pentecostal pastor prayed for the sick. tree →
• Pentecostals believe the Holy Spirit still gives gifts today. tree →
• Our town's Pentecostal church meets in an old cinema. tree →
• The name Pentecostal comes from the feast of Pentecost. tree →

Note

Capital P. Noun for the movement: Pentecostalism. "Speaking in tongues" means praying in a language the speaker has not learned, which Pentecostals believe is a gift of the Spirit.