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The Free Gospel Church is a Holiness Pentecostal denomination of Christianity. It is headquartered in Export, Pennsylvania, with churches and orphanages in the United States, Philippines, India, Taiwan, and Sierra Leone.

The United Free Gospel and Missionary Society was founded in 1916 by Frank Casley and William Casley. The work became known as the Free Gospel Church in 1958. The Free Gospel Church adheres to Holiness Pentecostal theology, affirming three works of grace: (1) New Birth, (2) entire sanctification, and (3) Baptism with the Holy Spirit. It teaches the doctrine of outward holiness as well, which is manifested in godly conduct, sober speech and the wearing of modest clothing.

The Free Gospel Church operates the Free Gospel Bible Institute (FGBI) in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, which serves as a Bible college for Holiness Pentecostals from various parts of the world. A camp meeting is held annually in Export, Pennsylvania at the denomination's campground.

See also

• Apostolic Faith Church, a Holiness Pentecostal denomination similar to the Free Gospel Church

References

1. ^ Melton, J. Gordon (7 December 2018). Religious Bodies in the U.S.: A Dictionary. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-52353-4.
2. Geisendorfer, James V. (1 January 1983). Religion in America: A Directory. Brill Academic Publishers. p. 69. ISBN 978-90-04-06910-7.
3. ^ Scott, Rebekah (5 January 2006). "Murrysville Bible school produces teachers, preachers, prophets and apostles". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
4. Jones, Charles Edwin (1983). A Guide to the Study of the Pentecostal Movement. Scarecrow Press. p. 705. ISBN 978-0-8108-1583-4.

External links

• Free Gospel Church
• Free Gospel Bible Institute (FGBI)
• The Holiness Messenger: a Holiness Pentecostal periodical
• Holiness Pentecostal church directory

• Holiness Pentecostals
• Pentecostal denominations
• Christian organizations established in 1916
• Pentecostal denominations established in the 20th century