Pentecostalism was first introduced in Bucaramanga, Colombia, in 1936 by Canadian citizens, Verner Larsen with his wife and younger son.
[1] From this tiny spark, other missionaries from the United States traveled to Colombia to hear the Pentecostal message and spread the word.
In Bucaramanga, Larsen and his new wife, Fayette Barnard, founded a new church in a rented house for everyone to practice Pentecostalism in.
The appeal of the Pentecostal church for the poor in that it offers practical services that ease the strain of daily life.
"[2] When [La Violencia] began in Colombia, people were looking for outlets or new ways to express themselves which make Pentecostalism more appealing.
With growing membership, Pentecostal and Neo-charismatic churches have more political power, in Colombia, Latin America in general.