A New Book: Karl Barth and Pentecostal Theology

Karl Barth and Pentecostal Theology book cover

I just had a book published that I co-edited. I saw a few of the contributors posting pictures on social media of their copy of the book, and I just opened a package with my own copy today. I’m grateful those who contributed to the volume and for the wisdom of my co-editors, Frank Macchia […]

Disability Theology and Pentecostalism

Amos Yong Disability Theology

In today’s video, I interview Dr. Amos Yong from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. I ask him about key themes in disability theology and how disability theology might speak to Pentecostalism.

What about Tongues? Spirit baptism in the PAOC’s Proposed Statement of Faith

Spirit baptism is THE ISSUE that most people want to know about. Is it possible that the Spirit baptism section could add Pentecostal flavour? And where is “initial evidence?” […]

Pentecostal Theology of Experience

Peter Neumann Theology of Experience

Here I interview Dr. Peter Neumann from Master’s College and Seminary in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. I ask him about what a theology of experience is, what it means for Pentecostals, and what difference these ideas make for the average Christian.

What is Pentecostal Pneumatology? Can You Help Me Out?

Holy Spirit Pentecost small question mark

A few months ago, I signed a contract to write the chapter on “Pneumatology” for the Routledge Handbook of Pentecostal Theology. Wolfgang Vondey is editing the handbook. As I prepare to write the essay, I’m wondering if you might be able to help me out. What is Pentecostal pneumatology? But, here’s the kicker […]

Eschatology in Current Pentecostal Theology [video]

Pentecostal Eschatology Peter Althouse

In today’s video, I interview theologian Dr. Peter Althouse from Southeastern University, Florida. I asked him about how Pentecostals have historically thought about eschatology (last days / end times) and about how Pentecostal theologians are thinking about eschatology in current […]

Highlights from the Society for Pentecostal Studies 2018 Annual Meeting

A few weeks ago, about 450-500 people and I traveled to Cleveland, Tennessee for the annual meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies (SPS). Cleveland is the Mecca of the Pentecostal denomination known as the “Church of God (Cleveland, TN).” The city includes both the international offices of the denomination along with its schools: Lee […]

Spirit Baptism in Current Pentecostal Theology: Part 2 – Amos Yong

Spirit baptism Amos yong

Contemporary Pentecostal systematic theologians are discussing Spirit baptism in ways that include, but go beyond, traditional Pentecostal emphases. Amos Yong, who holds ministry credentials with the Assemblies of God (USA), is arguably the most prolific Pentecostal theologian today.