Prof. Nimi Wariboko mentioned in BBC News Afrique on Pentecostalism

The following is an excerpt from BBC News Afriques article “The Song of the Bell: How the Growth of Christianity in Africa Saves a Family Business” by Ben Henderson of BBC World Service, mentioning Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics Nimi Wariboko, published on August 18, 2023. 


Pentecostal movement

The story of the growth of Christianity in Africa is not complete without mentioning Pentecostalism, the fastest growing religious movement in the world.

Pentecostalism is a form of Christianity that emphasizes the action of the Holy Spirit and the direct experience of the presence of God by the believer.

Nimi Wariboko, a Boston University professor and author of books on global Christianity, says the number of Pentecostals on the continent has grown from 107 million in 2006 to 230 million in 2020.


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