A Quarter Century of Structural Unity in the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa: A Socio Historical Analysis

The Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) of South Africa is one the largest Pentecostal churches in Africa, with other denominational like Full Gospel and Assemblies God. Since its inception 1908, AFM has been divided into four main sections, namely: black, white, mixed race Indian, for about 88 years. church followed divisions under apartheid that people according to race, colour ethnicity, white at forefront division. It was only 1996 decided unite umbrella, constitution governing structures members church. 25 years unity within call an evaluation both successes failures this unity. Through a socio-historical analysis, it will be possible identify achievements on hand, loopholes other. paper show identified are detrimental future. Therefore, order experience true unity, should address challenges compromise by returning biblical basis dealing structural impediments encouraging multicultural fellowships. When above done, not but also maintain growth experienced over existence.