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Evangelicalism (/ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəlɪzəm, ˌɛvæn-, -ən-/), also called evangelical Christianity or evangelical Protestantism, is a worldwide interdenominational movement within Protestant Christianity 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 evangelic comes from the Greek word for 'good news' (euangelion).

The theological nature of evangelicalism was first explored during the Protestant Reformation in 16th century Europe. Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses in 1517 emphasized that scripture and the preaching of the gospel had ultimate authority over the practices of the Church. The origins of modern evangelicalism are usually traced to 1738, with various theological streams contributing to its foundation, including Pietism and Radical Pietism, Puritanism, Quakerism and Moravianism (in particular its bishop Nicolaus Zinzendorf and his community at Herrnhut). Preeminently, John Wesley and other early Methodists were at the root of sparking this new movement during the First Great Awakening. Today, evangelicals are found across many Protestant branches, as well as in various denominations around the world, not subsumed to a specific branch. Among leaders and major figures of the evangelical Protestant movement were Nicolaus Zinzendorf, George Fox, John Wesley, George Whitefield, Jonathan Edwards, Billy Graham, Bill Bright, Harold Ockenga, Gudina Tumsa, John Stott, Francisco Olazábal, William J. Seymour, and Martyn Lloyd-Jones.

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 the United States and Great Britain evangelic. (Full article...)

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Youth For Christ (YFC) is a worldwide Christian movement working with young people, whose main purpose is evangelism among teenagers. It began informally in New York City in 1940, when Jack Wyrtzen held evangelical Protestant rallies for teenagers. Rallies were held in other U.S. cities during World War II, attracting particularly large crowds in Chicago led by Torrey Johnson, who became YFC’s first president in 1944. Johnson hired Billy Graham as YFC’s first employee. Former YFC staff have launched over 100 related Christian organizations, including the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and World Vision.

In 1962, the original Youth For Christ International organization was renamed Youth For Christ USA; as the group launched a new, international federation of YFC ministries based in Switzerland. Today, YFC International issues a charter to over 100 nationally-led YFC organizations, each autonomous in their strategy and operations but united under a common mission to reach young people everywhere. The international delegation meets every three years for a General Assembly. (Full article...)

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Calvary Chapel is an international association of charismatic evangelical churches, with origins in Pentecostalism. It maintains a number of radio stations around the world and operates many local Calvary Chapel Bible College programs.

Beginning in 1965 in Southern California, this fellowship of churches grew out of Chuck Smith's Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. (Full article...)

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Mennonite World Conference Baptist World Alliance Assemblies of God The Foursquare Church Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) Church of God in Christ Living Faith Church Worldwide International Christian Fellowship Hillsong Church Alliance World Fellowship Association of Vineyard Churches

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Marco Antonio Barrientos Zumpano, known as Marco Barrientos (born June 28, 1963) is an Evangelical Christian musician, pastor, author, teacher, and speaker known for combining practical biblical principles with the flow of prophetic songs.

Barrientos has an extensive discography, and is best known for his productions "Sin Reservas", "Es Hora de Adorarle", "Transformados", and "Ilumina". (Full article...)

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Biographies

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.

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Megachurches

Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide (JILCW), or more commonly known as Jesus Is Lord Church (JIL), is a Christian megachurch based in the Philippines. It describes itself as a Full Gospel, Christ-centred, and Bible-based church, with over 1 million members in 60 countries as of 2023. Most members abroad are overseas Filipino workers and their families.

Originating in Manila, it now holds its main services in Ortigas Center, Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Manila, Greenhills, San Juan, and Bocaue, Bulacan. (Full article...)

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Igreja da Cidade First Baptist Church of Glenarden International Suwon Central Baptist Church Doxa Deo Church Mision Cristiana Elim Internacional Yoido Full Gospel Church Christian Open Door Church Comunidad Cristiana Agua Viva Lighthouse Chapel International Calvary Temple Church Deeper Life Bible Church Lakewood Church Redeemed Christian Church of God Christ Embassy Graha Bethany Nginden

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Messiah University is a private interdenominational evangelical Christian university in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. (Full article...)

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See also: List of evangelical seminaries and theological colleges

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The Hour of Decision was a live weekly radio broadcast produced by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. First broadcast in 1950 by the American Broadcasting Company, it was a half-hour program featuring sermons from noted evangelist Billy Graham and hosted by Cliff Barrows, a very close friend of Graham and the long-time musical director and MC of Billy Graham's Crusades.

On May 4, 2014, host Cliff Barrows joined a new weekly online-only show, Hour of Decision Online, alongside Bob Souer as co-host. The existing Hour of Decision radio program was renamed Peace With God, hosted by Bill Maier. However, Peace With God ended shortly after, with the final broadcast airing on February 22, 2015. Hour of Decision Online ended after Barrows' death in 2016. (Full article...)

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The Evangelical Alliance (EA) is a UK organisation of evangelical individuals, organisations, and churches, which is itself a member of the World Evangelical Alliance. Founded in 1846, the Evangelical Alliance aims to promote evangelical Christian beliefs and advocate for evangelical Christians in politics and society. The Evangelical Alliance is based in London, with offices in Cardiff, Glasgow, Belfast and Stockport. (Full article...)

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See also: List of parachurch organizations § Evangelical

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Operation Straight Up (OSU) was an evangelical organization that provides Christian-themed entertainment to the United States military. OSU operates under the United States Department of Defense's "America Supports You" program (though the DoD has no formal control over OSU's activities). It is led by former kickboxer Jonathan Spinks, and prominently features the actor Stephen Baldwin, along with various celebrities, professional athletes, and NASCAR drivers.

Controversy arose when in 2007 it was involved in a program to ship "freedom packages" that included Bibles and proselytizing material in English and Arabic, as well as the apocalyptic computer game Left Behind: Eternal Forces, to soldiers in Iraq. Especially controversial was the Left Behind game, which some have criticized for allegedly being exclusionary to other faiths and for allegedly promoting "convert or kill"-type violence against non-Christians in a post-Rapture world. After receiving controversial media coverage, OSU dropped its plans to include the game in the care packages. (Full article...)

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Christian humanitarian aid Mercy Ships Compassion International Samaritan's Purse Medair Teen Challenge World Vision International International Justice Mission Prison Fellowship International