The History of Azusa St.

The History of Azusa St. The History of Azusa St. Azusa Street is the site of one of the greatest moves of God in history. Considered a birthplace for Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Movement, over 700 million people worldwide have a spiritual link to this place.

The Wall Project

The Wall Project LIFE named the Azusa Street Revival as one of the 100 most important events worldwide in the past millennium. Our goal is to honor what God did at this site and provide a place for people to learn about the incredible events that took place and how they have impacted the world.

William J. Seymour

Who is William J. Seymour? William J. Seymour was born the son of former slaves in Centerville, in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As a grown man he became a student at a newly formed bible school founded by Charles Parham in Houston, Texas, in 1905. It was here that he learned the major tenets of the Holiness Movement. He developed a belief in glossolalia (“speaking in tongues”) as a confirmation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit when he witnessed it from one of his followers. Itinerant, he moved to Los Angeles to minister. As a consequence of his newfound Pentecostal ...

Update of the Azusa Street Mural Project with Leslie Ito and Bill Watanabe – video

Barry talks about how the Azusa Street Mural Project began – video

How the Azusa Street Mural Project Began

Les Hamasaki

“This is the story of an African American that stood shoulder to shoulder with Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King, Jr. Pastor Seymour brought multiculturalism that today’s Los Angeles is all about, and he brought it one hundred years ago.” Les Hamasaki Urban Planner

Fred Berry

“Brothers and sisters, friends around the world, Azusa Street Foundation Mission is officially opening up the doors for the memorial wall, hoping to be completed by 2016, this has been an almost 15 year process now.” Fred Berry Pastor, Apostle, and Director of Azusa Street Mission

Barry Deguchi

“As Japanese Americans, honoring the people and the land is very important to all of us. This community is rich with honoring people and the land. As Japanese American Christians, we would like to honor Reverend William Seymour, the Azusa Street Revival, and the land in several ways over the next few years.” Barry Deguchi Pastor, Catalyst Christian Community, Long Beach, CA

Cecil M. Robeck

“Many Pentecostals look at the site as sacred to their history. There is no other site in the world that can lay claim to being the cradle of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements like the Azusa Street Mission.” Cecil M. Robeck Professor of Church History at Fuller Theological Seminary and foremost scholar on Pentecostalism

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