Modern Pentecostalism began on January 1, 1901, when Agnes Ozman, a student at Charles F. ... On January 3, Parham and a dozen other students also spoke in tongues. Parham and his followers later moved to Texas and began a spiritual revival in 1905.

What is the origin of Pentecostal movement?

The origins of Pentecostalism. Although Pentecostals trace their origin to the Apostles, the modern-day Pentecostal movement has its roots in the late 19th century, a time of mounting indifference to traditional religion. Denominations that were known for revivalistic fervour became subdued.

Who started the Pentecostal faith?

Modern Pentecostalism began on January 1, 1901, when Agnes Ozman, a student at Charles F. Parham's Bethel Bible School in Topeka, Kansas, spoke in tongues (actually, the story is that she spoke in "Chinese", and did not speak English again for several days).