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This week we received the news that pioneering Pentecostal scholar, Dr. Russell Spittler (Ph.D. Harvard, 1971) had passed away. Spittler had a long and distinguished career as a Pentecostal scholar and educator serving at Central Bible College, Vanguar…
This Week in AG History — August 23, 1970 By Glenn W. GohrOriginally published on AG-News, August 25, 2022 Thurman L. Faison (1938- ) was one of the early leaders of the National Black Fellowship of the Assemblies of God and … Continue reading →
It’s alarming to me, actually. As a pastor and as a professor, I’ve had to deal with young people who were raised in seemingly strong Christian homes, yet who’ve now turned away from their Christian upbringing. Frankly, I’m grateful that some of these young people still trust me enough to talk to me—and in those…
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Michael L. Brown, The Political Seduction of the Church: How Millions of American Christians Have Confused Politics with the Gospel (Vide, 2022), ISBN 9781954618497 The last several years have seen a plethora of books published concerning the church an…
With regard to His death and resurrection, Jesus stated (the Gospel of John):
John 10:18, NASB: "No one has taken [My life] away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority t…
Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech proposed a big dream for what America can become. What big dreams do you have for your congregation and community? Lewis Center Director Doug Powe shares four key characteristics of big dreams that propel us toward a future shaped by participating in God’s transforming work. Many […]
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Jake McGlothin, author of The Mission-Minded Guide to Church and School Partnerships, says it’s only logical that the two most important social institutions in our society should work together. He outlines what churches can share with schools as well as how engagement with schools can positively impact a congregation. This article was originally published on […]
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Whether it’s saying a prayer, calling a friend, reaching out to a counselor or therapist… standing up and walking is the easy part. It’s the decision to actually do so that feels impossible.
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Pneuma 33 (2011) 25-34 Filled with the Spirit: A Synopsis and Explication Amy M. Donaldsona and Alaine Tomson Buchananb a) PhD, Associate Editor, Baker…
Pneuma 33 (2011) 25-34 Filled with the Spirit: A Synopsis and Explication Amy M. Donaldsona and Alaine Tomson Buchananb a) PhD, Associate Editor, Baker…