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The Pentecostal Mission (Church), Najurul Sarani, Block-E Near Dumdum airport, Madhyagram, Doltala, Kolkata - 700132

The Pentecostal Mission (TPM) or New Testament Church (NTC) or Universal Pentecostal Church (UPC) or Ceylon Pentecostal Mission (CPM), is a pentecostal denomination which was founded in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in 1923. In some countries, the church is known under other names. The international headquarters is now situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. This mission was founded in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1923 by Pastor Paul. It now has churches in over 65 countries.[citation needed].

The church was founded by Pastor Paul along with Pastor Alwin R. de Alwis. Pastor Paul was born to Hindu parents in the district of Trichur in Kerala, India. While in Sri Lanka, at the age of 18, he became a Christian. Later, he felt a strong call from the Lord for his life and began to preach and share the gospel in various parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. In the initial stages, he had worked with other evangelists. The CPM espoused an ascetic approach to spirituality. The church also instituted indigenous forms of worship. Ministerial responsibilities.Some of the distinctives are that fulltime ministers were expected to practice an ascetic life-style including celibacy, obedience to the elder pastors, communal living (including disposal of private possessions) in faith homes. TPM churches are run by full-time ministers who are celibate and predominantly single. Married couples who enter full-time ministry can become celibate, and may be sent to different locations by the TPM leadership if they so choose. These full-time ministers are required to forsake the world, its attractions, and even their own families.The church was founded by Pastor Paul (Ramankutty). Ramankutty was born to Hindu parents in the district of Trichur in Kerala, India. While in Sri Lanka, at the age of 18, he became a Christian. He later began to preach and share the Christian gospel in various parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. It was through his service that the church was founded in 1923.[1] Even after the death of Ramankutty,[2] Over 95% of the members of this church is constituting people from the Indian Sub-Continent.

The doctrines of the church include Trinity, New Birth (being born again), Water Baptism, Baptism of the Holy Spirit as evidenced by speaking in unknown tongues, Separated life from mortal entertainments and sinful circumstances, Divine Healing, Entire Sanctification (of the Body, Soul and Spirit), Overcoming Life, Consecrated Ministry, Rapture, Great Tribulation, Resurrection, The Millennial Reign, The Great White Throne Judgement, and Eternity.[4] TPM/NTC teaches and encourages "divine healing" rather than mainstream medicine. The full-time workers in the church will generally believe this to the point of DEATH by not going to hospitals or doctors. They believe this is their "home calling". Believing that their rules and regulations prevent the believer from being trapped in the world, they avoid wearing makeup or jewelry and are opposed to any kind of prosperity, so as to lead a "simple life", and discourage watching television, video games, movies. and any other entertainment though to be "of the world" (Ephesians 5:16-17). They preach and teach separation from the world in order to prepare for the second coming of Christ.

Church services are held at minimum 3 times a week (Wednesday Bible Study, Saturday Tarry Meeting, and Sunday Service) in most areas.

On Sunday, the church holds Sunday School, where teachers are taken based on their spirituality and they teach the children about the Bible. There are weekly tests, a midterm, and a final exam based on the curriculum taught each week.

For more details, please visit this page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pentecostal_Mission