African Initiated Churches

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Christian_denomination
gptkbp:emphasizes local leadership
gptkbp:has a rich musical tradition
a diverse membership
a decentralized structure
a variety of worship styles
a variety of church governance structures
a strong youth presence
a network of affiliated churches
a focus on personal salvation
a variety of liturgical practices
a history of resistance to colonialism
a history of schisms and splits
a presence in urban and rural areas
a significant impact on local cultures
various theological beliefs
a_significant_following_in_Nigeria
a_significant_following_in_South_Africa
a_significant_following_in_Zimbabwe
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on healing practices
spiritual empowerment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label African Initiated Churches
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Ethiopian_Orthodox_Tewahedo_Church
gptkb:African_Methodist_Episcopal_Church
Zion_Christian_Church
gptkbp:is_used_in NGOs
charitable activities
social issues
social justice
education initiatives
family values
social activism
drama and dance in worship
local languages in worship
interfaith_dialogue
African_cultural_elements
African_festivals
gptkbp:isAccessibleBy Western Christianity
gptkbp:isActiveIn missionary work
gptkbp:isEngagedIn doctrinal beliefs
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy gptkb:African_traditional_religions
Pentecostalism
political movements
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn community development
gptkbp:isKnownFor community outreach programs
charismatic leadership
spiritual healing services
vibrant worship styles
indigenous_practices
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:African_Christianity
the_global_Christian_community
the_African_religious_landscape
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy local governments
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor their contributions to society.
gptkbp:originatedIn Africa
gptkbp:popularActivities community worship