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Church History

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1960s onward

Charismatic Tradition

A renewal stream emphasizing spiritual gifts and Spirit-filled worship within Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox-adjacent, and independent settings.

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Lineage

Pentecostal roots into wider denominational renewal.

The charismatic line includes Pentecostal origins, mainline renewal, Catholic Charismatic Renewal, independent charismatic churches, and later networks such as Vineyard.

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Main Emphases

Spiritual gifts, worship, healing prayer, and renewal.

Charismatic traditions often stress present experience of the Holy Spirit, prophecy, healing, praise, small groups, and renewed prayer life.