Agnes Ozman

Agnes Ozman was an American teacher and revivalist known for her role in the early Pentecostal movement. In 1901, she experienced what many consider the first modern Pentecostal experience, speaking in tongues during a prayer meeting in Topeka, Kansas. This event is often marked as the beginning of the 20th-century Pentecostal revival. Ozman's experience inspired others and contributed to the growth of the Pentecostal movement, which emphasizes a personal experience of God, spiritual gifts, including speaking in tongues, and a direct connection to the Holy Spirit. Her influence remains significant in contemporary Christian communities.