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'''The Pentecostal Mission (TPM) ''' or''' New Testament Church (NTC)''' or '''Universal Pentecostal Church (UPC)''' or '''Ceylon Pentecostal Mission (CPM)''', is a ] ] which originated in Ceylon, now ]. In some countries, the church is known under different names. The international headquarters is now situated in ], ], India. This mission was founded in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1923 by Pastor Paul. It now has churches in over 65 countries.{{Citation needed|date=June 2016}}. '''The Pentecostal Mission (TPM)''' or''' New Testament Church (NTC)''' formerly known as '''Ceylon Pentecostal Mission (CPM)''', is a ] ] which originated in Ceylon, now ]. In some countries, the church is known under slightly different names. The international headquarters is now situated in ], ], ]. It has around 2,500,000 members worldwide over 65 nations. This mission was founded in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1923 by a Hindu convert, Ramankutty - later known as Pastor Paul.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{dead link|date=October 2013}}</ref> It now has churches (or Faith Homes) in many parts of Sri Lanka, as well as India, Nepal, Malaysia, USA, Canada, Europe, Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, France, New Zealand, the Caribbean Islands and the Middle East.


Worldwide, there are branches in Brazil, Ecuador, Zambia, Rwanda, Guinea, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Mauritius, Jamaica, Seychelles, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guadeloupe, Nicaragua, South Africa, Gambia, Ivory Coast, Honduras and Dubai.
== History ==
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The church was founded by Pastor Paul (Ramankutty). Ramankutty was born to Hindu parents in the district of Trichur in Kerala, India. While in Sri Lanka, at the age of 18, he became a Christian. He later began to preach and share the Christian gospel in various parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. It was through his service that the church was founded in 1923.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doctrineoftruth.com/about/main.html |title=DoT &#124; About |publisher=Doctrineoftruth.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-19}}</ref> Even after the death of Ramankutty,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://voiceofpentecost.blogspot.com/2010/04/late-pastor-pauls-funeral-photo-last.html |title=Pentecost Voice: Late Pastor Paul'S Funeral Photo & Last Sermon |publisher=Voiceofpentecost.blogspot.com |date=2010-04-21 |accessdate=2013-10-19}}</ref> Over 95% of the members of this church is constituting people from the Indian Sub-Continent.


==History==
== Church leadership ==
The church was founded by Ramankutty - later known as Pastor Paul - along with Alwin R. de Alwis. Paul was born to Hindu parents in the district of Trichur in Kerala, India.<ref> {{dead link|date=October 2013}}</ref> While in Sri Lanka, at the age of 18, he became a Christian. He later felt a strong calling from the Lord Jesus Christ for his life and began to preach and share the Christian gospel in various parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. It was through his service that the church was founded in 1923.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doctrineoftruth.com/about/main.html |title=DoT &#124; About |publisher=Doctrineoftruth.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-19}}</ref> Even after the passing away of Paul,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://voiceofpentecost.blogspot.com/2010/04/late-pastor-pauls-funeral-photo-last.html |title=Pentecost Voice: Late Pastor Paul'S Funeral Photo & Last Sermon |publisher=Voiceofpentecost.blogspot.com |date=2010-04-21 |accessdate=2013-10-19}}</ref> the church has continued to exponentially grow and is now thought to be one of the world’s largest ] denominations with 25,00,000 members worldwide over all nations.
{{Main|List of Chief Pastors of the Pentecostal Mission}}


==Church leadership==
The church is led by a Chief Pastor, who is usually appointed for life. In addition, there is a Deputy Chief Pastor and an Associate Deputy Chief Pastor. Leadership is passed down after death based on spiritual urge.
The church is led by a Chief Pastor, who is usually appointed for life. In addition, there is a Deputy Chief Pastor and an Associate Deputy Chief Pastor. Leadership is passed down after death to the next in seniority.


These are the current office holders: The current office holders are:
* Stephen Natarajan (Chief Pastor): July 31, 2015 – present * Stephen Natarajan (Chief Pastor): July 31, 2015 – present
* Abraham Mathew (Deputy Chief Pastor): July 31, 2015 – present * Abraham Mathew (Deputy Chief Pastor): July 31, 2015 – present
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In the United States most of the church work was pioneered by late Pastor Don M Spiers, who had previously worked closely with ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.futurliner.com/or_road.htm |title=Oral Roberts |publisher=Futurliner.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-19}}</ref> In the United States most of the church work was pioneered by late Pastor Don M Spiers, who had previously worked closely with ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.futurliner.com/or_road.htm |title=Oral Roberts |publisher=Futurliner.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-19}}</ref>
After the home call of Pastor Don and Pastor Michael Thomas, Pastor Gregory Wilson is heading the ministries in USA and in other Western and African countries. Sis Lisa Billow is the senior sister for the ministry in USA.


== Doctrines and teachings == ==Doctrines and teachings==
The doctrines of the church include Trinity, New Birth (being born again), Water Baptism, Baptism of the Holy Spirit as evidenced by speaking in unknown tongues, Separated life from mortal entertainments and sinful circumstances, Divine Healing, Entire Sanctification (of the Body, Soul and Spirit), Overcoming Life, Consecrated Ministry, Rapture, Great Tribulation, Resurrection, The Millennial Reign, The Great White Throne Judgement, and Eternity.<ref>{{cite web|title=Basic Doctrines of Christ|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024133756/http://voiceofpentecost.blogspot.com/2008/10/basic-doctrines-of-christ.html|website=PENTECOST VOICE|accessdate=30 April 2017|date=28 October 2008}}</ref> The doctrines of the church include: ], ] (being born again), Water Baptism, ] as evidenced by speaking in unknown tongues, Separation, ], ] (of the Body, Soul and Spirit), Overcoming Life, ] ], ], ], ], The Millennial Reign, The Great White Throne Judgement, and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://voiceofpentecost.blogspot.com/2008/10/basic-doctrines-of-christ.html |title=PENTECOST VOICE: Basic Doctrines of Christ |publisher=Voiceofpentecost.blogspot.com |date=2008-10-28 |accessdate=2013-10-19}}</ref>
TPM encourages divine healing rather than mainstream medicine. The full-time workers in the church will generally believe this to the point of not going to hospitals or doctors. Believing that their rules and regulations prevent the believer from being trapped in the world, they avoid wearing jewellery, so as to lead a simple life, and discourage watching television or movies. They preach and teach separation from the world in order to prepare for the second coming of Christ.


==Church names==
== Criticisms and controversies ==
* Only TPM ministers belong to the 144,000 that will stand on Mount Zion near Christ in eternity.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=XGiv3riaunQC&lpg=PA64&dq=%22ceylon%20pentecostal%20mission%22%20%22zion%22&pg=PA64#v=onepage&q=%22ceylon%20pentecostal%20mission%22%20%22zion%22&f=false|title=The South Indian Pentecostal Movement in the Twentieth Century|last=Bergunder|first=Michael|date=2008-06-06|publisher=Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing|isbn=978-0-8028-2734-0|language=en}}</ref>
* Church ministers often called "workers" who are unmarried men and women, stay together under the same roof.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=9yiLAwAAQBAJ&lpg=PA172&dq=%22ceylon%20pentecostal%20mission%22%20%22communal%22&pg=PA172#v=onepage&q=%22ceylon%20pentecostal%20mission%22%20%22communal%22&f=false|title=Grassroots Asian Theology: Thinking the Faith from the Ground Up|last=Chan|first=Simon|date=2014-06-02|publisher=InterVarsity Press|isbn=978-0-8308-9544-1|language=en}}</ref>
* TPM bans members from attending other denominations and the church refuses contact with all other pentecostal churches and has a whole range of extremely radical and church dividing exclusive doctrines.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=LDZgKELq7AoC&lpg=PA195&dq=%22ceylon%20pentecostal%20mission%22%20%22exclusive%22&pg=PA195#v=onepage&q=%22ceylon%20pentecostal%20mission%22%20%22exclusive%22&f=false|title=Asian and Pentecostal: The Charismatic Face of Christianity in Asia|last=Anderson|first=Allan|last2=Tang|first2=Edmond|date=2005-01-01|publisher=OCMS|isbn=978-1-870345-43-9|language=en}}</ref>

=== Pastor Alwin De Alwis ===
In the 1960s, a sister in the United Kingdom accused Pastor Alwin of sexually attacking her. Around the same time it was rumored that Alwin had introduced a new teaching called "Edenic Perfection" where sisters had to walk naked in Faith Homes to test if the men had overcome their worldly desires. Alwin was eventually excommunicated by Pastor Freddy Paul in 1962. After his excommunication, the property rights of Faith Homes were settled legally.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The South Indian Pentecostal Movement in the Twentieth Century|last=Bergunder|first=Michael|publisher=William B Eerdmans Publishing Co|year=|isbn=0-8028-2734-9|location=|pages=42, 43}}</ref>

Pastor Alwin introduced a teaching that made it mandatory for pastors to remain celibates. Communal living of unmarried pastors and sisters was institutionalized. Alwin introduced a lot of doctrinal statements that made it binding on the members of the church. These teachings introduced by Alwin was probably the reason for the split of CPM from other south Indian Pentecostal movements.<ref>{{Cite book|title=The South Indian Pentecostal Movement in the Twentieth Century|last=Bergunder|first=Michael|publisher=William B Eerdmans Publishing Co|year=|isbn=0-8028-2734-9|location=|pages=64}}</ref>

=== Death of Pastor Kanagaraj ===
In 2016, a pastor in Tuticorin was suspected to have murdered another pastor.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2016/10/07012123/Foul-play-suspected-in-death-of-Thoothukudi-priest.vpf|title=Foul play suspected in death of Thoothukudi priest|date=2016-10-07|work=dtNext.in|access-date=2017-03-05|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/%E2%80%9CMystery-shrouds-death-of-Pastor%E2%80%9D/article16439922.ece|title="Mystery shrouds death of Pastor"|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-03-10|language=en}}</ref>

== Church names ==
In other parts of the world, the church is known by the following names: In other parts of the world, the church is known by the following names:
* The Pentecostal Mission (TPM) - ] (International HQ in Irumbuliyur Chennai, India)

* Ceylon Pentecostal Mission (CPM) – ] (HQ in Kokkawila, Sri Lanka) * New Testament Church (NTC) - ] (HQ in Newark, New Jersey)
* Universal Pentecostal Church (UPC) - ] (HQ in Brixton, London)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.findachurch.co.uk/search/church_view.php?church_id=27714/ |title=Universal Pentecostal Church, Brixton (Greater London) |publisher=Find a Church |date= |accessdate=2013-10-19}}</ref>
* Chiesa del Nuovo Testamento – ]
* Ceylon Pentecostal Mission (CPM) - ] (HQ in Mattakuliya, Sri Lanka)
* Christliche Gnaden Gemeinde – ]
* Deeper Truth Pentecostal Mission – ]
* Église de Pentecote Primitive – ] * Église de Pentecote Primitive – ]
* Église Pentecostiste Lagrace – ]
* Église Universelle De Pentecote Primitive – ]
* Grace New Covenant Pentecostal Church – ] * Grace New Covenant Pentecostal Church – ]
* New Testament Church – ]
* Iglesia Communion Cristiana – ], ], ], ], ]
* Iglesia del Nueva Testamento – ], ] * Iglesia Communion Cristiana – ]
* Iglesia Communion Cristiana – ]
* New Testament Church – ]
* New Covenant Pentecostal Church – ]
* New Testament Church - ]
* New Testament Church– ]
* New Testament Church – ]
* New Covenant Pentecostal Church – ]
* Iglesia del Nueva Testamento – ]
* Iglesia Communion Cristiana – ]
* Iglesia Communion Cristiana – ]
* New Testament Church - ]
* Christliche Gnaden Gemeinde – ]
* Neue Testament Kirche – ] * Neue Testament Kirche – ]
* New Covenant Pentecostal Church – ], ], ] * The Universal Pentecostal Church - ]
* The Pentecostal Church of Malaysia - ]
* New Testament Church – , ], ], ], ], ], United States (HQ in ]), ], GCC Countries
* The Pentecostal Church of Singapore - ]
* New Testament Ministries – ], ]
* New Testament Mission – ] * New Testament Church - ] (], ])
* New Testament Pentecostal Mission – ] * New Testament Pentecostal Mission - ]
* New Covenant Pentecostal Church - ]
* Ny Testamente Menighed – ]
* The Pentecostal Church of Malaysia – ], ] * Universal Pentecostal Church - ]
* New Testament Mission - ]
* The Pentecostal Mission (TPM) – ] (International HQ in Irumbuliyur Chennai, India)
* Deeper Truth Pentecostal Mission - ]
* Universal Pentecostal Church – ], ], ], ] (HQ in Brixton, London)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.findachurch.co.uk/search/church_view.php?church_id=27714/ |title=Universal Pentecostal Church, Brixton (Greater London) |publisher=Find a Church |date= |accessdate=2013-10-19}}</ref>
* Iglesia Communion Cristiana - ]
* Iglesia Del Nuevo Testamento - ]
* Église Universelle De Pentecote Primitive - ]
* New Testament Ministries - ]
* New Testament Church - ]
* Église Pentecostiste Lagrace - ]
* New Testament Church - ]( UAE Capital City)
* New Testament Church - ]
* New Testament Church - ]
* New Testament Church - ]
* New Testament Church - ]
* Ny Testamente Menighed - ]
* Universal Pentecostal Church - ]
* Chiesa del Nuovo Testamento - ]


== International conventions == ==International conventions==
Annual International Conventions are held at Kottarakara in ], India (February) ; Irumbuliyur in ], India (March); Kokkavila in ], ] (December); and in ], United States (July) and ], Canada (July). Annual International Conventions are held at Irumbuliyur in ], ], Kottarakara in ] ], Kokkavila, ] in ], ], ] and in ], ]


A list of upcoming conventions are available on the homepage of Doctrine of Truth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doctrineoftruth.com/ |title=Doctrine of Truth |publisher=Doctrine of Truth |date= |accessdate=2013-10-19}}</ref>
The International Convention in Chennai India takes place in the month of March, the Conventions in the United States and Canada in the month of July, and the International Convention of Sri Lanka in December. The European convention is held in London in the last week of August.


The International Convention in India takes place in the month of March, the Convention of the United States in July and the International Convention of Sri Lanka in December. The European convention is held in London in the last week of August.
== Magazine ministry ==

Other significant conventions include Malaysia (June), Singapore (June), Canada (July), Trinidad (July), ElSalvador (July), Germany (July), Switzerland (August), Sierra Leone (August), France (August), Papua New Guinea (September), Fiji (September), New Zealand (September), Australia (September), Nepal (October) and in Dubai - UAE (November).

In November of every year, an International Youth Camp is held at Irumbuliyur in Chennai, India.

==Other activities==
===Magazine ministry===
Magazines in several languages are printed and distributed to subscribers. The English magazine published from India is called ''The Voice of Pentecost''. ''Pilgrim's Journal'' is published and printed in USA. Other English magazines are: "Pentecostal Messenger" from Malaysia, "The Youth Herald" from Singapore, "Power Divine" from Sri Lanka and "Trumpet of the Lord" from the UK. Magazines in several languages are printed and distributed to subscribers. The English magazine published from India is called ''The Voice of Pentecost''. ''Pilgrim's Journal'' is published and printed in USA. Other English magazines are: "Pentecostal Messenger" from Malaysia, "The Youth Herald" from Singapore, "Power Divine" from Sri Lanka and "Trumpet of the Lord" from the UK.


Malayalam magazine ''PENTECOST'' is one of the oldest Pentecostal magazines from Kerala. Hindi edition ''PENTECOST KI WANI'' published from New Delhi, ''PENTECOSTI-CHI VAANI'' from Mumbai and ''PENTECOST DA SNEHA'' from Dhariwal (Punjab) are also other landmark in the history of Church to spread the Gospel to northern part of India. Church Magazines are Being published in more than 40 Indian languages and many other foreign languages. Malayalam magazine ''PENTECOST'' is one of the oldest Pentecostal magazines from Kerala. Hindi edition ''PENTECOST KI WANI'' published from New Delhi and PENTECOSTI-CHI VAANI from Mumbai are also other landmark in the history of Church to spread the Gospel to northern part of India. Church Magazines are Being published in more than 40 Indian languages and many other foreign languages.


===New Testament Christian Academy===
== See also ==
In 2002 the church opened its New Testament Christian Academy in ]. The children from the Congo Cross{{Clarify|date=October 2008}} and Wilberforce assemblies of this church attend the school.
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===Missions Education Fund (MEF)===
== References ==
Missions Education Fund (MEF) was founded in May 2007. MEF is 100% Christian Charitable Organization that helps children from economic, social and physical poverty to receive education and enable them to become responsible, mature Christian adults. This education sponsorship program is administered and managed by volunteers and headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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Today, MEF has helped over 1000 children attend school in 19 countries including Sierra Leone, Togo, Congo, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, Kenya, Uganda, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico, Jamaica and Papua New Guinea.

===Tract ministry===
Tracts of different kinds and various life issues (topics such as peace, salvation; questions about life and healings) are also published in different languages.

===Publications===
Many books are published in many languages by the church.The doctrines told on the books are of depth and helps believers to prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ. The books tells in detail about Salvation, Water Baptism, Divine healing, Life of Separation etc.,

==References==
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The Pentecostal Mission (TPM) or New Testament Church (NTC) formerly known as Ceylon Pentecostal Mission (CPM), is a pentecostal denomination which originated in Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. In some countries, the church is known under slightly different names. The international headquarters is now situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It has around 2,500,000 members worldwide over 65 nations. This mission was founded in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1923 by a Hindu convert, Ramankutty - later known as Pastor Paul. It now has churches (or Faith Homes) in many parts of Sri Lanka, as well as India, Nepal, Malaysia, USA, Canada, Europe, Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, France, New Zealand, the Caribbean Islands and the Middle East.

Worldwide, there are branches in Brazil, Ecuador, Zambia, Rwanda, Guinea, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Mauritius, Jamaica, Seychelles, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guadeloupe, Nicaragua, South Africa, Gambia, Ivory Coast, Honduras and Dubai.

History

The church was founded by Ramankutty - later known as Pastor Paul - along with Alwin R. de Alwis. Paul was born to Hindu parents in the district of Trichur in Kerala, India. While in Sri Lanka, at the age of 18, he became a Christian. He later felt a strong calling from the Lord Jesus Christ for his life and began to preach and share the Christian gospel in various parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. It was through his service that the church was founded in 1923. Even after the passing away of Paul, the church has continued to exponentially grow and is now thought to be one of the world’s largest pentecostal denominations with 25,00,000 members worldwide over all nations.

Church leadership

The church is led by a Chief Pastor, who is usually appointed for life. In addition, there is a Deputy Chief Pastor and an Associate Deputy Chief Pastor. Leadership is passed down after death to the next in seniority.

The current office holders are:

  • Stephen Natarajan (Chief Pastor): July 31, 2015 – present
  • Abraham Mathew (Deputy Chief Pastor): July 31, 2015 – present
  • G. Jayam (Associate Chief Pastor) : March 8, 2014 – present

In the United States most of the church work was pioneered by late Pastor Don M Spiers, who had previously worked closely with Oral Roberts.

Doctrines and teachings

The doctrines of the church include: Trinity, New Birth (being born again), Water Baptism, Baptism of the Holy Spirit as evidenced by speaking in unknown tongues, Separation, Divine Healing, Entire Sanctification (of the Body, Soul and Spirit), Overcoming Life, Consecrated Ministry, Rapture, Great Tribulation, Resurrection, The Millennial Reign, The Great White Throne Judgement, and Eternity.

Church names

In other parts of the world, the church is known by the following names:

International conventions

Annual International Conventions are held at Irumbuliyur in Chennai, India, Kottarakara in Kerala India, Kokkavila, Chilaw in Sri Lanka, Ohio, USA and in Toronto, Canada.

A list of upcoming conventions are available on the homepage of Doctrine of Truth.

The International Convention in India takes place in the month of March, the Convention of the United States in July and the International Convention of Sri Lanka in December. The European convention is held in London in the last week of August.

Other significant conventions include Malaysia (June), Singapore (June), Canada (July), Trinidad (July), ElSalvador (July), Germany (July), Switzerland (August), Sierra Leone (August), France (August), Papua New Guinea (September), Fiji (September), New Zealand (September), Australia (September), Nepal (October) and in Dubai - UAE (November).

In November of every year, an International Youth Camp is held at Irumbuliyur in Chennai, India.

Other activities

Magazine ministry

Magazines in several languages are printed and distributed to subscribers. The English magazine published from India is called The Voice of Pentecost. Pilgrim's Journal is published and printed in USA. Other English magazines are: "Pentecostal Messenger" from Malaysia, "The Youth Herald" from Singapore, "Power Divine" from Sri Lanka and "Trumpet of the Lord" from the UK.

Malayalam magazine PENTECOST is one of the oldest Pentecostal magazines from Kerala. Hindi edition PENTECOST KI WANI published from New Delhi and PENTECOSTI-CHI VAANI from Mumbai are also other landmark in the history of Church to spread the Gospel to northern part of India. Church Magazines are Being published in more than 40 Indian languages and many other foreign languages.

New Testament Christian Academy

In 2002 the church opened its New Testament Christian Academy in Sierra Leone. The children from the Congo Cross and Wilberforce assemblies of this church attend the school.

Missions Education Fund (MEF)

Missions Education Fund (MEF) was founded in May 2007. MEF is 100% Christian Charitable Organization that helps children from economic, social and physical poverty to receive education and enable them to become responsible, mature Christian adults. This education sponsorship program is administered and managed by volunteers and headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Today, MEF has helped over 1000 children attend school in 19 countries including Sierra Leone, Togo, Congo, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, Kenya, Uganda, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico, Jamaica and Papua New Guinea.

Tract ministry

Tracts of different kinds and various life issues (topics such as peace, salvation; questions about life and healings) are also published in different languages.

Publications

Many books are published in many languages by the church.The doctrines told on the books are of depth and helps believers to prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ. The books tells in detail about Salvation, Water Baptism, Divine healing, Life of Separation etc.,

References

  3. "DoT | About". Doctrineoftruth.com. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  4. "Pentecost Voice: Late Pastor Paul'S Funeral Photo & Last Sermon". Voiceofpentecost.blogspot.com. 21 April 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  5. "Oral Roberts". Futurliner.com. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  6. "PENTECOST VOICE: Basic Doctrines of Christ". Voiceofpentecost.blogspot.com. 28 October 2008. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  7. "Universal Pentecostal Church, Brixton (Greater London)". Find a Church. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  8. "Doctrine of Truth". Doctrine of Truth. Retrieved 19 October 2013.

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