Alexander A. Boddy *1854-1930 was the main pioneer of Pentecostalism in Britain during the early 20th century. He was appointed as vicar at All Saints' Parish Church, Sunderland, in 1884 and first gained notoriety writing several travel books for the Royal Geographical Society. He later traveled to experience various revival movements and conventions in America and in Europe and founded the Pentecostal magazine, "Confidence."
