O papel dos missionários suecos na fundação da igreja evangélica Assembleia de Deus em Alagoas (1915-1930)

Abstract

The present work presents a discussion about the emergence and expansion of the Assembly of God (AD) church in Brazil, with emphasis on the state of Alagoas. Data related to the arrival of Swedish missionaries in the country, the process of installation and expansion of the church, as well as the foundation of AD in Alagoas will be presented. It was possible to observe that the Swedish missionaries were responsible for the arrival of AD in Brazil, being important protagonists in the implementation, dissemination and development of the church in the country. In Alagoas, there are still many historical gaps regarding the development of AD, it was evident that the missionary Gunnar Vingren had a central role in the implementation of the church, as well as in its expansion. Later, Otto Nelson would continue his work of evangelization, building the first temple in the state and expanding the activities of the church. Swedish missionaries were responsible for bringing the church to Brazil, as well as expanding it throughout the national territory. The church that emerged on the "margin" of others, but currently with more than a century of activity, is consecrated as the largest Protestant church in the country.