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Aimee Semple McPherson and the Making of Modern Pentecostalism 1890-1926

by Barfoot, Chas H.

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Discover the extraordinary rise of Aimee Semple McPherson and the pivotal role she played in transforming Pentecostalism into a modern religious movement.

Born on a Canadian farm, Aimee Semple McPherson emerged from the demanding world of early Pentecostal revivalism to become one of the most recognizable religious figures of the twentieth century. In this extensively researched biography, Chas H. Barfoot traces McPherson’s remarkable journey through missionary work, revival tents, personal hardship, and ultimately to the heights of fame in 1920s Los Angeles. 

Drawing on church documents, oral histories, family cooperation, and previously unavailable source material, Barfoot examines how “Sister Aimee” combined traditional Pentecostal faith with an innovative understanding of mass communication, entertainment, and American popular culture. Her charismatic preaching and theatrical approach to worship helped turn her into a celebrity while expanding the reach and public profile of Pentecostal Christianity.

Rich in religious, cultural, and social history, Aimee Semple McPherson and the Making of Modern Pentecostalism, 1890–1926 offers a detailed portrait of a complex and influential woman while illuminating the transformation of Pentecostalism from a small revival movement into an increasingly powerful international religious force.
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