In 1918, they began Beulah Heights Bible School in Atlanta, and in 1921 they organized an association that became the International Pentecostal Assemblies.
John Stroup, a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, professed receiving the baptism of the Holy Ghost in 1908.
Doctrines are detailed in a 19-article Statement of Faith ranging from the inspiration of the Scriptures to tithes and offerings.
The IPCC is one of the only Pentecostal and Evangelical denominations to elevate the issue of racism to their statement of faith.
The denomination has two practices that are encouraged within the local church - foot washing, and child dedication.