Integration in the early black Pentecostal community: a basis for social action in a post-1994 South Africa

Early Pentecostalism in South Africa followed the pattern of 1906 Azusa Street Revival Los Angeles, United States America uniting people their diversity. In its early development, African Pentecostal movement united who came from different cultural backgrounds, skin colour, races, ethnicity, language groups, economic and so forth. However, a few years after establishment, racial segregation country became disintegrated along lines. This article argues that black community, including mixed-race, Indians, remained integrated regardless was achieved through theory integration Christian tradition, particularly Pentecostalism. The community is defined unpacked context with aim demonstrating this community. to demonstrate can serve as starting point address remnants Africa. force behind unity dealing should be same has deal post-1994 challenges. Therefore, unite injustices past, socio-economic challenges, crime, corruption