Swaggart’s mix of old-time gospel, his interpretations of biblical prophecy and his evangelistic crusades spread a particular ...

As Pentecostalism matured, it also became more middle-class. Long known for its anti-intellectualism, recently the movement has developed colleges and universities.

Calvin professor of philosophy James K.A. Smith has recently written two books focused on the subject of Pentecostalism: Thinking in Tongues: Pentecostal Contributions to Christian Theology and ...

Pentecostalism is a form of Christianity marked by an emotional, spontaneous worship style in which faith healing and speaking in tongues are regarded as evidence of having received the Holy Spirit.

He asks how Pentecostalism--a faith that initially seemed to be in danger of "consuming itself in a fury of charismatic fire"--managed not only to survive, but to grow into a global religious ...

The Rev. Jack Hayford, 71, president of the Los Angeles-based church body, recently sat down to talk about the state of Pentecostalism, his denomination’s stand on women in leadership and the ...

Thankfully, several first-rate historical studies of Pentecostalism in the United States can help interested observers map out key aspects of the tradition (see, for example, Grant Wacker's Heaven ...

The mass migration of Latinos to charismatic Christian movements such as Pentecostalism could have strong political ramifications. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site ...

Morton grew up with Pentecostalism, and his father was a bishop in the Church of God in Christ. But he did not practice Pentecostalism when he joined the ministerial staff of Greater St. Stephen's ...