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What are the differences between the Methodist and Assemblies of God denominations?
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Methodists are ecumenical Christians with some evangelical leanings, while the Assemblies of God are entirely evangelical (believing that those of accountable age must profess faith in Christ as Lord and Savior) and Pentecostal (believing that the NT account of Pentecost where the apostles and others spoke in other tongues is active and alive today, as well as the gifts Paul mentioned in his first letter to the Corinthians).
Methodists services tend to be somewhat formal, with hymns, choruses, and a set program of service. The Assemblies have some similarity in this area, but they are also much more informal and spontaneous. For example, during times of worship, individuals will often clap their hands, raise their hands in praise, or shout as they feel inspired by the Holy Spirit. This would probably be frowned on in most Methodist congregations.
Also, sermons in the Methodist denomination tend to be rather formal and very scholarly, while sermons of the Assemblies of God (and other Pentecostal groups) tend to be very fervent and personal.
Polity in each group is also different. Again, Methodists are more formal here, as they appoint bishops. The Assemblies of God have a mixture of congregational and Presbyterian polity. For example, there are "Sectional Presbyters" who supervise all the pastors in their section. Several sections form a district. Methodists have conferences.
Also, the social teachings of each denomination diverge. The Assemblies of God tend to be conservative on most of the hot-button social issues like abortion, human sexuality, etc. Methodists (at least in my experience) tend to be more politically moderate or liberal. I'm sure there are exceptions to this, however.
I am a Methodist attending an A/G college and this is what I have observed. Basic differences are: The Methodist Church is more traditional then the A/G. Methodists believe in sprinkle baptism and infant dedication, the A/G do not. A/G focus very much so on the Holy Spirit. The Methodists do to, but they place equal emphasis on all Three Members of the Trinity. The A/G are more world mission focused and the Methodists are more of a "once you are a Christian, we can take care of you."
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nothing
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