At the dawn of the 20th century, in a time of deep racial division, spiritual hunger, and social unrest, God sparked a fire in an unexpected place: a run-down building on Azusa Street in Los Angeles.
In 1906, a one-eyed Black preacher named William J. Seymour, the son of formerly enslaved parents, followed a divine calling that would ignite one of the most powerful revivals in modern history. Though he was often marginalized and overlooked, Seymour carried a deep hunger for more of God—a hunger that could not be quenched by religious formality or man-made boundaries.
After receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit in a prayer meeting, Seymour and a growing number of believers began gathering at 312 Azusa Street in a humble, two-story frame building that had once been a stable. There were no fancy pews, no golden altars—just wooden planks for benches and hearts on fire for Jesus.
And yet, what happened there changed the world.
The Holy Spirit poured out with such power—speaking in tongues, miraculous healings, prophetic utterances, and spontaneous worship—that word quickly spread. People of all races, backgrounds, and denominations flocked to the Azusa Street Mission. Rich and poor, Black and white, educated and illiterate—they worshiped side by side, breaking down racial and social walls in a way that was unheard of for the time.
Eyewitnesses described the atmosphere as thick with the glory of God—where the Spirit fell like fire, and the presence of the Lord brought people to their knees.
From that small wooden building in Los Angeles, the Pentecostal movement spread across the globe, giving birth to denominations, missionaries, and revival fires that still burn today. The Azusa Street Revival is often called the catalyst of modern Pentecostalism—impacting hundreds of millions of believers worldwide.
But the story of Azusa Street is more than history. It’s a call. A reminder.
A living testimony that God delights in using the humble, the hungry, and the willing to shake the earth.
Acts 2:16
From One Street to Every Nation
The Mission
The Azusa Street Mission is the heart of our movement—both a historic site and a living ministry. Reopened in 2006 on the 100th anniversary of the original Azusa Revival, the Mission exists to honor, preserve, and carry forward the Spirit-filled legacy birthed in 1906. Through prayer, worship, education, and the annual Azusafest, the Mission continues to be a place where history meets Holy Spirit power.
The Mission In Motion
The Azusa Street Apostolic Network is the global outreach of the Mission—mobilizing leaders, intercessors, and fivefold ministers to take the flame of revival into every nation. Founded by Apostles Fred and Wilma Berry, the Network serves as the apostolic and prophetic training arm of the Mission, raising up Spirit-filled believers through leadership development, Kingdom birthing, and strategic prayer alliances worldwide.
Founders: Apostle Fred Berry (1960–2021) & Apostle Wilma Berry
A legacy ignited by love, fueled by faith.
Fred and Wilma Berry were a prophetic team united by purpose and fire—revivalists, reformers, and beloved spiritual leaders known around the world as “God’s Living Flint-Stones.” In 2006, they re-opened the historic Azusa Street Mission, breathing new life into the place where the global Pentecostal movement was born. Together, they trained and commissioned thousands of pastors and leaders, always pointing people back to the power of the Holy Spirit.
Though Apostle Fred went home to be with the Lord in 2021, his legacy continues through Wilma’s unwavering leadership. A true mother in the Spirit, Wilma carries the torch with boldness—calling a new generation into deeper surrender, prophetic identity, and revival fire. Their story is one of love, legacy, and a flame that will not go out.
