Pentecostals Doing Church

Author : Mathew Clark
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781527533936

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Pentecostals Doing Church by Mathew Clark Pdf

Pentecostal-type Christians today make up close to 25% of the worldwide number of Christians of all creeds. On any given Sunday morning, they represent an even higher proportion of all Christian worshippers. They are people who intensively “do church” in its every aspect. This work investigates how they do it, from everyday fellowship through leadership to styles of worship. It balances established Western research into Pentecostalism with information and perspectives from the global stage, engaging a wide spectrum of theological and social disciplines. Analysing how Pentecostals have understood themselves, it explores the biblical, historical, practical and missiological material they have utilised to establish both their implicit and explicit notions of “church.” Aimed at both scholars and lay people, the style, presentation and scope of the material are especially relevant to thinking Christians of all vocations, and will also be useful for social scientists and historians intrigued by this recent Christian phenomenon.

Author : Gordon T. Smith
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830891627

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Evangelical, Sacramental, and Pentecostal by Gordon T. Smith Pdf

Evangelical. Sacramental. Pentecostal. Christian communities tend to identify with one of these labels over the other two. Evangelical churches emphasize the importance of Scripture and preaching. Sacramental churches emphasize the importance of the eucharistic table. And pentecostal churches emphasize the immediate presence and power of the Holy Spirit. But must we choose between them? Could the church be all three? Drawing on his reading of the New Testament, the witness of Christian history, and years of experience in Christian ministry and leadership, Gordon T. Smith argues that the church not only can be all three, but in fact must be all three in order to truly be the church. As the church navigates the unique global challenges of pluralism, secularism, and fundamentalism, the need for an integrated vision of the community as evangelical, sacramental, and pentecostal becomes ever more pressing. If Jesus and the apostles saw no tension between these characteristics, why should we?

Author : Corneliu Constantineanu,Christopher James Scobie
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498240659

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Pentecostals in the 21st Century by Corneliu Constantineanu,Christopher James Scobie Pdf

A little over one hundred years ago the Holy Spirit breathed a fresh awakening into little communities in Topeka, Kansas (1901) and then on Azusa Street in California (1906). Over the past century this spiritual awakening has touched every country on the globe. By 2014 there were 631 million Pentecostals in the world, comprising a quarter of all Christians, and that number is forecast to grow to 800 million by 2025. This book offers a window into some of the unique features of this phenomenal movement through expert contributions from some of the world's preeminent Pentecostal theologians. It presents a Pentecostal perspective on important theological themes that pastors, theologians, and lay leaders are grappling with in the twenty-first century.

Author : PHYLLIS THOMPSON
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281084265

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Challenges of Pentecostal Theology in the 21st Century by PHYLLIS THOMPSON Pdf

Where is Pentecostal theology going in the 21st century? How does it address issues of spirituality, politics and justice? What does it have to offer the worldwide Church? These and other vital questions are explored here by leading Pentecostal theologians from the UK and the USA as they assess the challenges and opportunities facing Pentecostalism today. With stimulating contributions by Joel Edwards, Charlotte Johnson, Steven Land, Douglas Nelson, Phyllis Thompson and Keith Warrington, this book offers valuable guidance to church leaders and to students training for the ministry throughout the Pentecostal world. ‘There is passion and information here, advice for the present and hope for the future.’ William K. Kay, Institute for Pentecostal Theology, Regents Theological College ‘When we consider that one in four Christians are Pentecostals, this book is a “must” for all who are seeking to improve their knowledge of Pentecostal theology and recognize its distinctives.’ Bishop Dr Donald Bolt, New Testament Church of God England and Wales

Author : Michael Wilkinson,Linda M. Ambrose
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780228005247

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After the Revival by Michael Wilkinson,Linda M. Ambrose Pdf

Early Pentecostal revivals swept through Canadian communities, big and small, in the early 1900s. Reports abounded of worshippers falling down at the altar, speaking in tongues, having dreams and visions, and experiencing divine healing. Tent meetings inspired curious onlookers to witness these phenomena for themselves. Following these revival meetings, Pentecostals organized, built churches, and expanded across the country, while many churches were beginning to decline. How did these Pentecostal "holy rollers" move from the fringe to take centre stage in Canada's religious landscape? Why is a religious group rooted in the early twentieth century, tied to Methodism and the Holiness movement, still so popular among followers from all walks of life, especially Indigenous peoples and new Canadians? In After the Revival Michael Wilkinson and Linda Ambrose ask these and other questions, arguing that the answers are tied to Pentecostalism's continued organizational efforts. Since 1919, the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC) has worked to establish order and steady growth by managing financial and material assets, offering programs designed to attract families and youth, and training leaders. While Pentecostalism sometimes reflects broader cultural trends and at other times resists them, the PAOC has grown steadily to become one of the largest evangelical denominations in Canada. Addressing broader questions about how religious movements organize, establish an identity, and develop a subculture that flourishes, After the Revival explores the fascinating history of Pentecostalism in Canada and the ways the church, represented by the PAOC, engages with Canadian society.

Author : Bruce Tucker
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2002-05-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1462800351

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Oneness Pentecostal Churches by Bruce Tucker Pdf

There are approximately 111 separate sects and denominations that are classified as Oneness Pentecostal Churches. These congregations are found in nearly every city and town in the United States, as well as around the world. They get their distinctive name from the fact that they do not believe in the orthodox doctrine of the Trinity. They believe that all who do believe in the Trinity are spiritually lost because they have adopted a pagan doctrine. They differ from other Pentecostals and the rest of the historical church on several important issues, earning them the title of a Pseudo-Christian Cult by established cult watching organizations and cult experts. The book, Oneness Pentecostal Churches, examines the claims, doctrines and practices of these fellowships. It addresses the issues in a manner comprehensive enough to satisfy the professional minister, yet clear enough to meet the needs of laypeople who are seeking answers about this significant movement. The questions discussed in the book include: 1.) Who are Oneness Pentecostals? 2.)Why are Oneness Pentecostals called "the people of the name"? 3.)Is the doctrine of the Trinity really pagan? 4.)Is there a three step pathway to salvation? 5.)Does water baptism save? 6.)Is speaking in tongues required for salvation? For those interested in understanding the Oneness Pentecostal movement, this book is required reading.

Author : Richard Shaull,Waldo A. Cesar
Publisher : William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173007307640

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Pentecostalism and the Future of the Christian Churches by Richard Shaull,Waldo A. Cesar Pdf

They also reveal the potential these movements hold for transforming unjust economic, social, and political structures and discuss what the church at large might learn from the Pentecostal experience." "Unique for its interdisciplinary approach to Pentecostal movements, this volume is important not only as a study of a significant religious phenomenon but also as a resource for reflection on Christian social responsibility in today's world."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : R. Keith Whitt, and French L. Arrington, Editors
Publisher : Pathway Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-19
Category : Pentecostalism
ISBN : 9781596847309

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Issues in Contemporary Pentecostalism by R. Keith Whitt, and French L. Arrington, Editors Pdf

Author : Walter J. Hollenweger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Pentecostal churches
ISBN : UVA:X000413134

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The Pentecostals by Walter J. Hollenweger Pdf

Author : Chris Green
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004317475

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Pentecostal Ecclesiology by Chris Green Pdf

This reader in Pentecostal ecclesiology provides key essays written by leading Pentecostal and charismatic scholars addressing the theology of the church, sacraments, and ministry.

Author : Donald E. Miller,Tetsunao Yamamori
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780520251946

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Global Pentecostalism by Donald E. Miller,Tetsunao Yamamori Pdf

Accompanying DVD-ROM contains the contents of the book.

Author : M.S. Clark,H.I. Lederle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1991-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0869816969

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What Is Distinctive about Pentecostal Theology? by M.S. Clark,H.I. Lederle Pdf

Author : David Pafford
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610976213

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The Last Disciple by David Pafford Pdf

In an era of religious mass production, so many church models invest their energies toward gathering a crowd, singing songs, and preaching good sermons. Much of the focus is on the shop window. While this is important, it is not enough. Doing church is not enough. Churches that grow disciples don't simply attract a crowd, they provide a strategic theological basis for what they do, and that requires serious thinking about the methodology of church life. The Last Disciple is a book for those interested, not simply in doing church, but in asking hard questions about why we do what we do. Answers to these hard questions are the very basis of the foundation of the local church's existence. Rather than simply attracting a crowd, have you evaluated why your church does church? Have you ever felt that your church tradition has lost the meaning behind its existence? What would it look like if you recaptured your church's meaning? Is it possible to do this while bridging the relevancy gap of common culture? There will be different answers for different contexts, but this book will give you tools for thinking it through by asking the right questions.

Author : Keith Warrington
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567357083

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Pentecostal Theology by Keith Warrington Pdf

Pentecostals (traditionally) do not think theologically so much as do it practically. This book will present Pentecostal theology as well as the particular style of Pentecostal thinking and praxis that makes it different. Pentecostalism is not just distinctive because of its belief base but also because of the worldview it owns. The latter is based on a certainty that a religion that does not work is not worth much. Consequently, they look for expressions of life and vitality in their faith. These dominate, rather than an expression of the cerebral, though this is changing. Nevertheless, the sense of the immediate, the God of the now not the distant past, underlie how they do theology. Pentecostal theology tends to be seen through the eyes of people, not theologians; through the community, not traditions (though they have them); through their faith and worship, not ancient creeds. It is a theology of the dynamic, seen through the lens of experience. It is a functional theology that exists to operate; to incorporate an experiential dimension. Pentecostal theology does not operate as other theologies which often only detail a list of beliefs; it does this but also and (more) importantly, it explores them in the context of praxis. Thus, this volume incorporates praxis as part of the enquiry relating to theology.

Author : Robert P. Menzies
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725267848

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Christ-Centered by Robert P. Menzies Pdf

Pentecostals are often portrayed as emotional people who are driven largely by experience. In Christ-Centered, Menzies argues that this caricature misses the fact that Pentecostals are fundamentally "people of the book." Although Pentecostals encourage spiritual experience, they do so with a constant eye to Scripture. The Bible, and particularly the book of Acts, fosters and shapes pentecostal experience. Additionally, Pentecostals are defined by their emphasis on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. At its heart, the pentecostal movement is not Spirit-centered, but rather Christ-centered. The work of the Spirit, as Pentecostals understand it, centers on exalting and bearing witness to the Lordship of Christ. Menzies develops these themes by examining the origins, biblical foundations, and missional orientation of the modern pentecostal movement. He concludes that, in spite of contradictory messages from some in fundamentalist pews and the pentecostal academy, Pentecostals are and have always been solidly evangelical.