Most people would rather I read the books and distill the key principles and stories. I’m ok with that. But if there are any others out there who enjoy digging here’s my suggestions for books on Pentecostalism:
Margaret Poloma, The Assemblies of God at the Crossroads: Charisma and Institutional Dilemmas
“A thoroughly readable description of the dynamics of missionary movements, as well as how to initiate, maintain, and extend them.”
—Alan Hirsch
“I had to read it through in a single sitting.”
—David Garrison
“Steve identifies the core characteristics of movements in a way that enables all of us to understand.”
—Bob Roberts
“Steve synthesizes his vast amounts of experience, wisdom, and research into an easy-to-read book.”
—Neil Cole
“Every so often a book comes along that fuels the flame that was started in my heart years ago. I love this book!”
—Floyd McClung
“I couldn’t put it down till it finished rearranging my mind. This is a keeper!”
—Ralph Moore
“Steve taps into the heart hunger of the growing number of us that want to see God do something great.”
—Ed Stetzer
“Practitioners and thinkers with a passion for mission will want to read and re-read this book.”
—Martin Robinson
“An important book for our times...”
—Bob Logan
“...filled with stories that keep the pages turning with a message that is both simple and profound...”
—Roger Thoman
“Thanks for rewarming our hearts and revitalising our minds and spirits about what needs to be done, and how it should be done.”
—Bill Muehlenberg
“...an excellent popular introduction to the concept of movements...”
—Justin Long
2 Comments
keep distilling!
i read Stark last week after we spoke. good stuff.
Great to hear there are some other weirdos out there.
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[...] Pentecostals, Charismatics and associated movements have grown from a handful at the turn of the 20th century to at least several hundred million at the turn of the 21st century. According to Philip Jenkins, if current trends continue their numbers could reach one billion by 2050. [...]