Charisma Christian Church

Charisma Christian Church is a charismatic evangelical church located in Le Blanc-Mesnil, Île-de-France.

Charisma Christian Church
LocationLe Blanc Mesnil
CountryFrance
DenominationEvangelicalism, charismatic
Membership13,000
Websitewww.charisma.fr/
History
Founded1989
Founder(s)Nuno Pedro
Clergy
Senior pastor(s)Nuno Pedro

History

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It was established in 1989 by the Portuguese pastor Nuno Pedro, a former member of Assemblies of God. This church is composed of Christians from all over the Paris region, many of whom are originally from the Antilles and from Africa. The church has grown regularly, 300 new people visit its services each month. It aims to "Lead people to faith in Jesus Christ" and speaks of "prosperity, triumph and success" as the will of God for the faithful.[1] Since 2002, several affiliated churches are established in various cities of France.[2]

In 2012, the church had 4,000 people in Paris, and 3,000 in France, for a total of 7,000.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Priscille Muller-Lafitte. "Ils sont venus d'ailleurs" (in French). Réforme. Archived from the original on 28 November 2008. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
  2. ^ William Kay, Anne Dyer, European Pentecostalism, BRILL, Leiden, 2011, p. 149
  3. ^ Jean Leymarie, francetvinfo.fr, Charisma, l'essor d'une église géante, France, August 28, 2012
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