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 ...

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 ...

Robeck added that Pentecostalism’s egalitarianism has also proved to be attractive. Anyone can minister to anyone. No theological degrees or ordination are needed.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pentecostalism preaches discipline, self-reliance and a conservative moral code that is in synch with conservative political trends. The churches preach a gospel of upward mobility to the poorest ...