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New Life Assembly of God
LocationChennai
CountryIndia
DenominationAssemblies of God
ChurchmanshipEvangelicalism, Pentecostalism
Weekly attendance40,000
Websitenlag.in
History
Founded1973 (1973)
Founder(s)David Mohan
Clergy
Senior pastor(s)David Mohan

New Life Assembly of God is an evangelical megachurch affiliated with Assemblies of God, in Chennai, India, current Pentecostal. The senior pastor of this community is David Mohan. In 2020, the attendance is 40,000 people.

History

The church was founded in 1973 by Pastor David Mohan.[1] In 1999, the church added a service in English, led by Pastor Chadwick Mohan, the son of Pastor David.[2] In 2004, assistance reaches 30,000 people.[3] In 2011, it hosts the International Congress of the Assemblies of God.[4] In 2020, the Church had 40,000 people. [5]

Outreach

The church has medical sponsorship activities in the surrounding rural villages of Chennai.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Michael Bergunder, The South Indian Pentecostal Movement in the Twentieth Century, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, USA, 2008, page 70
  2. ^ Warren Bird, INDIA: LEARNING FROM NEW LIFE, outreachmagazine.com, USA, 6 January 2016
  3. ^ Surojit Chatterjee, Christian Leaders Gather in Chennai to Dedicate the Largest Assembly of God Church, christiantoday.com, USA, 8 May 2004
  4. ^ News Desk, World Assemblies of God Congress begins in Chennai on Feb 6, christianmessenger.in, India, February 3, 2011
  5. ^ Warren Bird, World megachurches, leadnet.org, USA, retrieved February 15, 2020
  6. ^ Paul M. Collins, Context, Culture and Worship: The Quest for "Indian-ness", ISPCK, India, 2006, page 138