Christian
United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI, Oneness Pentecostal)
22/40· HighConfidence: Medium
Largest Oneness Pentecostal denomination. Distinctive modesty code (uncut hair, long sleeves, no jewellery for women, no facial hair for men in some congregations). Anti-Trinitarian theology.
CLCI radar
High Control
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control6/10
Information Control5/10
Thought Control5/10
Emotional Control6/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — largest Oneness Pentecostal denomination; strict modesty / lifestyle code.
Founded
1945
Members
≈4 million globally
Active in
USA, Global
In context
UPCI rejects Trinitarianism in favour of Oneness theology and requires baptism in Jesus's name only. Strict 'holiness standards' regulate dress and behaviour. Mainstream Oneness Pentecostal denomination.
Timeline
- 1945UPCI formed
Sources
- David A. Reed academic work
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