Manna Full Gospel Churches | |
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Theology | Pentecostal |
Governance | Presbyterian polity |
Associations | International Fellowship of Christian Assemblies |
Region | India |
Founder | Ernest Paul Komanapalli |
Origin | 1966 |
Congregations | 1,600 |
Members | 150,000 |
Official website | http://www.manna7.org/index.asp |
Manna Full Gospel Churches is a Christian Pentecostal denomination in India. It was founded in 1966 [1] and is headquartered in the city of Amalapuram. It belongs to Manna Group of Ministries and is affiliated with the International Fellowship of Christian Assemblies. [2] [3]
The leader of the Manna Full Gospel Churches was Presiding Bishop Ernest Komanapalli until his death in 2021, succeeded by his wife, Bishop Rachel Komanapalli along with BishopSudharshan Jyothi Komanapalli, Bishop Carl Komanapalli, Bishop Spurgen Pachigalla, Rev DevanaKumar, Rev Ernest Thathapudi. [4] [5]
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