Brunstad Christian Church

[5] In 1908, Johan Oscar Smith met Elias Aslaksen (1888–1976) while serving in the Norwegian Navy.

[citation needed] In the 1960s and 1970s, the Brunstad Christian Church spread further to Eastern Europe, the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, Africa, and Asia.

Leaders are appointed in each local church congregation on the basis of their perceived virtue, the confidence of members in the individual and their natural abilities.

[3] Brunstad Christian Church places its basis of faith in the New Testament and the belief that the Bible is the word of God.

Books and writings by past and present elders in the movement are held in high regard within Brunstad Christian Church.

[12] A study undertaken by Norwegian theologian Geir Lie concluded that the theology of Brunstad Christian Church was influenced by the Keswick revival at the turn of the 20th century and by individuals such as Madame Guyón and Jessie Penn-Lewis.

[2] Brunstad Christian Church is engaged in missionary and humanitarian work around the globe.

[14] The BCC denied the allegations, and claim that they are part of a misinformation campaign run by the private Israeli intelligence company Psy-Group on behalf of an ex-member.