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Full-Text Articles in Practical Theology
Review Of Pentecostal Prophets: Experience In Old Testament Perspective. By Stephen D. Barkley, Wonsuk Ma
Review Of Pentecostal Prophets: Experience In Old Testament Perspective. By Stephen D. Barkley, Wonsuk Ma
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
Review of Pentecostal Prophets: Experience in Old Testament Perspective. By Stephen D. Barkley. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock. 157 + xii pp.
Response To Walter Kedjierski And Leonardo Gajardo, Martin W. Mittelstadt
Response To Walter Kedjierski And Leonardo Gajardo, Martin W. Mittelstadt
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
No abstract provided.
Response To Martin Mittelstadt, Leonardo J. Gajardo
Response To Martin Mittelstadt, Leonardo J. Gajardo
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
No abstract provided.
Called: A Pentecostal Theology Of Vocation, Martin W. Mittelstadt
Called: A Pentecostal Theology Of Vocation, Martin W. Mittelstadt
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
In this essay, I propose a Pentecostal theology of vocation that extends out of the Full Gospel and prophethood of all believers. Though Pentecostals devote considerable attention to church-related/religious vocations, Pentecostals must reimagine vocational implications for fullness of the Spirit on all believers. All Pentecostals are called to embody the dual impulses of the Fivefold Gospel. They are being saved, sanctified, baptized in the Spirit, healed, and living in eager anticipation of Jesus’ return. At the same time, all Pentecostals become saving agents with Christ; they perform holy love; they engage in Spirit-inspired witness; they offer healing balm for a …
Lex Orandi, Lex Serviendi: Roman Catholic Theology Of Ordained Ministry In Select Texts From The Rites Of Ordination, Leonardo J. Gajardo
Lex Orandi, Lex Serviendi: Roman Catholic Theology Of Ordained Ministry In Select Texts From The Rites Of Ordination, Leonardo J. Gajardo
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
This article will explore the understanding of ordained ministry within the Roman Catholic Church. The article proceeds by examining the prayer and homily from the rites of ordination for Bishops, Priests, and Deacons in order to observe the biblical foundations of ordained ministry, the role of ordained ministry within salvation history, the functional and ontological dimensions of ordained ministry, the living out of the Sacrament of Holy Orders, and the role of the Holy Spirit in ordained ministry.
A Brief Consideration Of The Sacrament Of Marriage: From A Catholic Perspective For Pentecostal Christians, Walter F. Kedjierski
A Brief Consideration Of The Sacrament Of Marriage: From A Catholic Perspective For Pentecostal Christians, Walter F. Kedjierski
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
In this article Kedjierski attempts to highlight areas of convergence between Pentecostal and Catholic understandings of the covenant of marriage while at the same time explicating the divergences of their respective theologies of marriage. He begins with a personal testimony as to why it is important, particularly for Pentecostals and other Christians, to understand why the ritual associated with marriage is important to Catholics. Then he proceeds to explain the Catholic view of marriage as a sacrament that could be intelligible to Pentecostal audiences, including the place of the Holy Spirit in the ritual and living out of marriage. Subsequent …
A Pentecostal Appreciation Of Andrew Prevot’S “Varieties Of Healing: A Catholic Perspective”, Harold D. Hunter
A Pentecostal Appreciation Of Andrew Prevot’S “Varieties Of Healing: A Catholic Perspective”, Harold D. Hunter
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
A Pentecostal Appreciation of Andrew Prevot’s “Varieties of Healing: A Catholic Perspective”
Response To David Han’S “Healing In The Pentecostal Tradition”, Andrew Prevot
Response To David Han’S “Healing In The Pentecostal Tradition”, Andrew Prevot
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
No abstract provided.
Healing In The Pentecostal Tradition, David Han
Healing In The Pentecostal Tradition, David Han
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
This essay provides a historical and theological overview of the Pentecostal experience of divine healing. The essay argues that, for Pentecostals, the experience of divine healing carries a paramount significance to the “heart” of their spirituality and theology. Like the experience of Spirit-baptism and speaking in tongues, Pentecostals experience healing as a foretaste of God’s eschatological reign. The essay traces the development of healing practices among early and modern Pentecostals historically and theologically. Pentecostal practices of divine healing emerged out of various healing movements rooted in the earlier Holiness traditions, but they were later firmly developed into a doctrinal understanding …
Varieties Of Healing: A Catholic Perspective, Andrew Prevot
Varieties Of Healing: A Catholic Perspective, Andrew Prevot
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
This article contributes to Catholic-Pentecostal ecumenical dialogue by offering a particular Catholic perspective on the shared Christian belief in Christ is the Healer. More specifically, it distinguishes several ways in which humans are called to participate in the healing work of Christ. It considers Catholic approaches to sacramental, charismatic, miraculous, biomedical, psychotherapeutic, social, and ecological healing. It reflects on the historical background, contemporary significance, and interconnections of these diverse areas of healing, while distinguishing such a holistic understanding of healing from the narrower concept of a cure. Acknowledging the problem of unhealed sufferers, it argues against blaming such persons for …
Response To Kimberly Hope Belcher, Frederick L. Ware
Response To Kimberly Hope Belcher, Frederick L. Ware
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
No abstract provided.
Response To Frederick L. Ware, Kimberly H. Belcher
Response To Frederick L. Ware, Kimberly H. Belcher
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
Response to Frederick L. Ware, "Initiation (Water Baptism) in North American Pentecostalism."
Initiation (Water Baptism) In North American Pentecostalism, Frederick L. Ware
Initiation (Water Baptism) In North American Pentecostalism, Frederick L. Ware
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
As Pentecostal theology grows in appreciation of sacramental theology, this Catholic-Pentecostal dialogue represents an immense opportunity for Pentecostals. Previous iterations of dialogue identified infant baptism and believer’s baptism as topics of interest. Through a series of questions, this article identifies several challenges to baptism of both kinds. The complexity of issues is explored through contrasting Pentecostal experiences of water baptism and Pentecostal denominational and constructive theological interpretations of water baptism.
Initiation Sacraments And Directions For Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue: An Essay For The Exploratory Usccb/Pccna Dialogue, Kimberly H. Belcher
Initiation Sacraments And Directions For Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue: An Essay For The Exploratory Usccb/Pccna Dialogue, Kimberly H. Belcher
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
This article surveys Roman Catholic understandings of initiation sacraments. It traces historical developments and current practices for the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and Holy Communion. Throughout attention is paid to the areas where convergences and issues for further discussion between Roman Catholics and Pentecostals emerge.
A Catholic Perspective On The New Relationship Between The Pentecostal Charismatic Churches Of North American And The United States Conference Of Catholic Bishops, Walter F. Kedjierski
A Catholic Perspective On The New Relationship Between The Pentecostal Charismatic Churches Of North American And The United States Conference Of Catholic Bishops, Walter F. Kedjierski
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
A Catholic perspective on the PCCNA and USCCB dialogues.
Pccna And Usccb Historic Exploratory Dialogue: From Mass To The Vatican Then “Little Rome", Harold D. Hunter
Pccna And Usccb Historic Exploratory Dialogue: From Mass To The Vatican Then “Little Rome", Harold D. Hunter
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
A history of the PCCNA and USCCB dialogues.
Front Matter - Spiritus 9.2 (Fall 2024), [email protected]
Front Matter - Spiritus 9.2 (Fall 2024), [email protected]
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
No abstract provided.
Full Issue Spiritus 9.2 (Fall 2024), Jeffrey S. Lamp
Full Issue Spiritus 9.2 (Fall 2024), Jeffrey S. Lamp
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology
This issue of Spiritus is a special one indeed. Almost three years ago I received a message from Martin Mittelstadt of Evangel University concerning the dialogue underway between representatives of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Churches of North America (PCCNA) and the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). This dialogue would take place over a three-year period (2021–2003), with papers and responses addressing three topics from the perspectives of Pentecostals and Roman Catholics. The participants expressed an interest in having the presentations from this dialogue published in journals representing both traditions.
Ecclesial Communion: Of Divine Economy Through Love And Participation, Kyle J. Groesch
Ecclesial Communion: Of Divine Economy Through Love And Participation, Kyle J. Groesch
Masters of Theological Studies
Following the councils of Nicaea and Constantinople, the early followers of Christian faith understood the proper name for their God to be entirely triune in essence: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. While this trinitarian heritage has scarcely been passed down to modern believers of Christianity, the fundamental truth of God’s triune nature remains the same. Out of the divine economy, humanity was crafted in the image of God with koinonia at heart. As Father, Son, and Holy Spirit comprise the singular ousia and cannot exist apart from one another, so the Body with many members is only possible in the …
Book Review: Mind The Gap By Clint Grider, Jeff Isaccs
Book Review: Mind The Gap By Clint Grider, Jeff Isaccs
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Communication In Mission: Global Opportunities And Challenges Edited By Marcus Dean, Scott Moreau, Sue Russell, And Rochelle Scheuermann, I. Francis Kile Iii
Book Review: Communication In Mission: Global Opportunities And Challenges Edited By Marcus Dean, Scott Moreau, Sue Russell, And Rochelle Scheuermann, I. Francis Kile Iii
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Mission In The Way Of Daniel: Empowering Believers To Live Into God’S Plan By Edward Smither, H. L. "Scooter" Ward Jr.
Book Review: Mission In The Way Of Daniel: Empowering Believers To Live Into God’S Plan By Edward Smither, H. L. "Scooter" Ward Jr.
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Using Statistics In Church-Based Research, David R. Dunaetz
Using Statistics In Church-Based Research, David R. Dunaetz
Great Commission Research Journal
Although the proper use of statistics is challenging for most people, including researchers, aggregated numeric data is often the strongest evidence that a researcher can present to support an idea. This is because statistics is such a powerful tool for detecting trends that can be observed in complex contexts such as churches. Church researchers need to understand two classes of statistics: descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics describe the different variables that are measured in a study and include the mean, the standard deviation, and confidence intervals. They also include correlations showing how these variables are related to each …
Innovations In Engaging The Next Generation Towards Discipleship And Mission, Billy Mcmahan
Innovations In Engaging The Next Generation Towards Discipleship And Mission, Billy Mcmahan
Great Commission Research Journal
This research addresses the central question: How can the church adapt to reach and disciple Generation Z in a way that speaks to their distinctive experiences and needs? To answer this question, the paper will first explore Gen Z’s defining characteristics and then examine how various organizations, particularly for-profit organizations, engage this emerging generation. Finally, the study will highlight innovative ministries gaining significant traction with Gen Z, offering insights and models for broader church applications.
Will They Stay Or Will They Go? Assessing Connections Between Professions Of Faith And Church Integration At A Church In Central California, David C. Thiessen
Will They Stay Or Will They Go? Assessing Connections Between Professions Of Faith And Church Integration At A Church In Central California, David C. Thiessen
Great Commission Research Journal
This case study examines the connection between professions of faith and individual retention at Mountain View Church in Fresno, California, identifying potential spiritual, contextual, and institutional factors that influence retention. The research methodology included a statistical analysis of 658 recorded commitment cards and responses from an online survey (N = 23) and a follow-up phone interview (N = 16). Those retained tended to make a profession of faith after two or more visits, in contrast to the average profession, which occurred on the first visit. One-third of those responding to the survey indicated that they had been invited to church …
Book Review: Social Research Methods: For Students And Scholars Of Theology And Religious Studies By Joshua Iyadurai, Regina Manley
Book Review: Social Research Methods: For Students And Scholars Of Theology And Religious Studies By Joshua Iyadurai, Regina Manley
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Calling Out The Called: Discipling Those Called To Ministry Leadership By Scott Pace And Shane Pruitt, Desmond W. Wallace
Book Review: Calling Out The Called: Discipling Those Called To Ministry Leadership By Scott Pace And Shane Pruitt, Desmond W. Wallace
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.
The Operation Of The Holy Spirit In Pastoral Counseling And Chaplaincy, Elizabeth Canfield
The Operation Of The Holy Spirit In Pastoral Counseling And Chaplaincy, Elizabeth Canfield
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
The operation of the Holy Spirit in pastoral counseling and chaplaincy is a topic that is difficult to quantify. How and where the Holy Spirit moves is often a mystery. This dissertation seeks to understand the movement of the Holy Spirit in pastoral counseling and chaplaincy in the form of a theological and literature review looking into the history of soul care/pastoral counseling and the development of chaplaincy. It also looks at who the Holy Spirit is, how the Spirit operates, and develops a theology of the Holy Spirit within pastoral counseling and chaplaincy with a focus on spiritual gifts. …
Disciple Making: From Doubter To Disciple, Brad Ransom
Disciple Making: From Doubter To Disciple, Brad Ransom
Great Commission Research Journal
The theme of our 2024 Great Commission Research Network conference was “Disciple Making: from Doubter to Disciple.” Disciple making is the mission and call of the Church and therefore must be a priority for church leaders. Every church needs a clearly developed and defined discipleship strategy or pathway that leads every person in its sphere of influence to a relationship with Jesus and growth in their faith. The problem is that many churches do not have such a plan.
Book Review: When Narcissism Comes To Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional And Spiritual Abuse By Chuck Degroat, Timothy Clothier
Book Review: When Narcissism Comes To Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional And Spiritual Abuse By Chuck Degroat, Timothy Clothier
Great Commission Research Journal
No abstract provided.