Pentecostal

Pentecostal churches emphasize the baptism of the Holy Spirit, often evidenced by speaking in tongues, as a distinct experience after conversion. They believe in the continuation of spiritual gifts such as healing, prophecy, and miracles, and hold to the authority of Scripture and salvation by faith.

The main difference is the Pentecostal emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, including speaking in tongues, divine healing, and prophecy. Baptist churches generally do not practice these gifts in worship. Pentecostal services also tend to be more expressive and spontaneous.

Pentecostal services are known for energetic, Spirit-led worship with lively music, clapping, raised hands, and sometimes speaking in tongues or other spiritual gifts. Services may be longer than average (90 minutes to two hours) and include prayer, preaching, and altar calls.

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Expect an energetic and participatory worship experience. The congregation may sing, clap, raise hands, and pray aloud together. Dress varies by congregation. Visitors are warmly welcomed and are not expected to participate in unfamiliar practices.

No. Most Pentecostal churches practice believer's baptism by immersion, performed after a person makes a conscious decision to follow Christ. Some Pentecostal churches offer baby dedications as a separate ceremony.