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Introduction
Evangelicalism (/ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəlɪzəm,ˌɛvæn-,-ən-/), also called evangelical Christianity or evangelical Protestantism, is a worldwide
interdenominational movement within
ProtestantChristianity that emphasizes the centrality of sharing the "good news" of Christianity, being "
born again" in which an individual experiences personal conversion, as authoritatively guided by the
Bible,
God's revelation to humanity. The word evangelical comes from the Greek word for '
good news' (euangelion).
The movement has long had a presence in the
Anglosphere before spreading further afield in the 19th, 20th, and early 21st centuries. The movement gained significant momentum during the 18th and 19th centuries with the
Great Awakening in
Great Britain and the
United States. (Full article...)
Topics Includes beliefs, Jesus, rites, practices, sacred texts, symbols, festivals and more
Contemporary worship is a form of
Christian worship that emerged within
WesternevangelicalProtestantism in the 20th century. It was originally confined to the
charismatic movement, but is now found in a wide range of churches, including many which do not subscribe to a charismatic theology. Contemporary worship uses
contemporary worship music in an informal setting. Congregational singing typically comprises a greater proportion of the service than in conventional forms of worship. Where contemporary worship is practiced in churches with a
liturgical tradition, elements of the liturgy are frequently kept to a minimum. The terms historic worship, traditional worship or liturgical worship are sometimes used to describe conventional worship forms and distinguish them from contemporary worship. (Full article...)
Hillsong and its music have been highly successful globally, with its presence described as a global
corporate brand, but a
series of scandals and criticisms have negatively affected its image in recent years. In March 2022, Houston stepped down as global senior pastor after an internal investigation found that he had breached the church's moral code of conduct for pastors by engaging in inappropriate behaviour with women on two occasions in the 2010s. Phil and Lucinda Dooley, who had been acting in the position since January 2022, took over as global senior pastors. (Full article...)
See List of evangelical Christians for a list of people who are notable due to their influence on the popularity or development of evangelical Christianity or for their professed evangelicalism.
Image 18Philadelphia's Second Presbyterian Church, ministered by New Light
Gilbert Tennent, was built between 1750 and 1753 after the split between Old and New Side Presbyterians. (from First Great Awakening)