Between African and American Neo-Pentecostalism: An Examination of the Link, Influence, Merits and Demerits

This article is based on a research study that investigated the influence, merits and demerits of link between African American Neo-Pentecostalism. The employed qualitative method through which 40 contemporary Neo-Pentecostal leaders (drawn from South Africa Nigeria) were interviewed. Additionally, given most charismatic faith miracle in focus took their roots Neo-Pentecostalism, two medical doctors (who equally serve as lay ministers), interviewed to investigate mother-child link. was done ascertain possibility existing traits being passed on. Alongside historical link, interview findings show display continuous Neo-Pentecostals mentors. Thus, they exhibit such theology other practices. Subsequently, established influence Pentecostalism engenders more demerits, researchers proposed need constantly de-emphasise Americanisation gospel Africa. In order achieve this, some relevant recommendations made, proposing be separated toxic foreign culture should “self-exist,” thereby making room for uniqueness