When you raise your hands you can feel the Spirit all over the place. Jordan said many people who visit Pentecostal churches see evidence of the Holy Spirit and realize something is lacking in their spiritual lives. Pentecostal churches stress the necessity of believers receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit, which occurs after conversion and is evidenced by speaking in tongues. Pentecostals also emphasize the ministry of the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit, besides tongues, that include healing and prophesying. We believe it is every believers responsibility to spread the Good News.
Teams also minister in area jails and prisons.
It influences your spirit to change. Newton sees the influence of Pentecostalism spreading beyond the Pentecostal churches. What some call the emotionalism and the speaking in tongues that has been associated with Pentecostals can be seen in other churches. The Rev. Thomas E. Trask, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God in Springfield, Mo., one of the largest Pentecostal denominations, said one reason for the success of his churches is because they have become more involved in social outreach. People believe in that, so it gives them hope.