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With expansion into new global frontiers, classical Brazilian Pentecostalism stands at a critical precipice. CC growth has stalled, and AD membership shows signs of declining. This concluding chapter inquires whether the CC can recover the dynamic growth of its early years and considers avenues for rehabilitating the AD. I explore further the broader themes of ethnicity, marginalization, and the interpretation of scripture. In light of the movements’ expansion and reverse mission activity, I consider the value of a multidirectional mission model.
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Palma, P.J. (2022). Conclusion. In: Grassroots Pentecostalism in Brazil and the United States. Christianity and Renewal - Interdisciplinary Studies. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13371-8_10
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