The Pentecostal Church of Finland
Christian denomination in Finland
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The Pentecostal Church of Finland (Finnish: Suomen Helluntaikirkko, SHK) is a Pentecostal Christian denomination in Finland. It is a member of the Pentecostal World Fellowship, Pentecostal European Fellowship and World Assemblies of God Fellowship. Esko Matikainen is executive manager.[1]
| The Pentecostal Church of Finland | |
|---|---|
 Saalem Temple in Helsinki | |
| Abbreviation | SHK |
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Pentecostalism |
| Polity | Congregational |
| Executive manager | Esko Matikainen |
| Board chair | Kauko Uusila |
| Distinct fellowships | AOG PWF PEF |
| Region | Finland |
| Headquarters | Finland |
| Origin | 2001 |
| Other name | Suomen helluntaikirkko |
| Official website | suomenhelluntaikirkko |
History
The Pentecostal Church of Finland (SHK) was registered as a religious Finnish community on September 15, 2001. The decision was made at a special meeting at which leaders or delegates from 131 of the Finnish Pentecostal movements 230 congregations were present. The question, however, had older roots; the debate about and inquiry into registration had lasted for a decade.[2]
Board chairs
- 2003–2005: Valtter Luoto
- 2005–2009: Klaus Korhonen
- 2010: Vesa Pylvänäinen
- 2011–2015: Pekka Havupalo
- 2016: Usko Katto
- 2017–2020: Mika Yrjölä
- 2021: Helena Korhonen
- 2022–present: Kauko Uusila
