In 1900 Charles F. Parham opened the Bethel Bible Schol in Topeka, Kansas. Under his teaching and ministry. Miss Agnes Ozman ws influenced to speak in tongues. Within a short time a dozen more students had this experience. In 1906 the Azuza Street Assembly was founded in Los Angeles with a heavy emphasis on "seeking one's Pentecost." The Pentecostal movement became a powerful religious force in America, during the first half of the 20th century/ A number of denominations were formed and have flourished including the Assemblies of God, Foursquare Gospel Churches, Church of God in Christ, United Pentecostal and many other small groups. Most recently the Vineyard movement has been a real force in the Pentecostal movement. These groups have received a steady stream of "converts" from the main line denominations.
