As the year comes to a close, I want to thank those who read and follow my work on this blog. It is not lost on me that the world is competing for attention with digital content. Whether you are one of the several hundred subscribers to the blog or one of the approximately 25,000 … Continue reading 2025: A Year of Writing for the Assemblies of God
Pentecostal history
A Review of Larry Martin’s “William J. Seymour.”
Earlier this year I wrote a book review of Larry Martin's 2024 biography of William J. Seymour, published by Influence Magazine. I highly recommend the book and enjoyed writing this review that encapsulates my appreciation for the way Martin frames Seymour's importance. https://influencemagazine.com/en/Reviews/Simple-Obedience-Profound-Influence-Humble-Leadership Reading back over this review, I am struck by these words I … Continue reading A Review of Larry Martin’s “William J. Seymour.”
A Conversation on AG Origins at AGTS
Earlier this week I was honored to join Dr. Lisa Millen and Dr. Bob Eby and the Burnett Center for Biblical Preaching at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Our conversation explored questions about AG's relationship with COGIC, AG eschatology and how we've lost the avenues for capturing our testimonies. https://www.youtube.com/live/aSPdeBs9SKY I hope you can … Continue reading A Conversation on AG Origins at AGTS
The Pentecostal History of Tulsa’s Oldest Church Building .
If you drive South through Broken Arrow on 129th (Olive) near 121st, you have probably noticed an old white church building with an old cemetery. Known as the White Church, this church was built in 1875, making it the the oldest church building in the Tulsa area. Today the church is called Full Gospel Grace … Continue reading The Pentecostal History of Tulsa’s Oldest Church Building .
Influence Podcast: Revising AG History
This week I was interviewed by George P. Wood at Influence Magazine about my newest book Aspects of Assemblies of God Origins. We had a wonderful time discussing how AG history is told, discussed the mythology around the AG and Church of God in Christ origins, and other topics related to AG identity. https://influencemagazine.com/en/Podcast/Revising-Assemblies-of-God-History Influence … Continue reading Influence Podcast: Revising AG History
Introducing Aspects of Assemblies of God Origins
"Daniel Isgrigg's previous work already put him at the forefront of a new generation of Pentecostal historians. His newest book challenges widely shared assumptions in Pentecostal history. I have rarely been this surprised."--D. Allen Tennison, theological counsel, National Office of the Assemblies of God "Daniel Isgrigg produces a riveting and timely account of the Assemblies … Continue reading Introducing Aspects of Assemblies of God Origins
A Profile of North American Spirit-empowered Christianity
In 2023, I was invited to contribute a chapter on Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity in the North America volume of the Edinburgh Companions to Global Christianity. I am grateful to Kenneth Ross, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, and Todd Johnson for allowing me to represent Spirit-empowered Christianity in North America for this beautiful and informative volume. This … Continue reading A Profile of North American Spirit-empowered Christianity
The Ascendancy of Black, Female Pentecostal Scholars
There has been an interesting development in several prominent U.S. seminaries in 2023. Religion News Service reporter, Rebekah Barber, notes that a number of Black, female, scholars have ascended to places of leadership in a male and white dominated field of theological education. This is certainly of note because Black women in the academy are … Continue reading The Ascendancy of Black, Female Pentecostal Scholars
Notable COGIC Women from the Tulsa Area
Tulsa's Black Pentecostal community has a rich history. As Tulsa's black population thrived along side the development of the Greenwood District known as "Black Wall Street," Pentecost also took hold with at least two Church of God in Christ Churches by 1921 with over 100 members each. In doing research for my book, Pentecost in … Continue reading Notable COGIC Women from the Tulsa Area
Who Will Be Left Behind?
I have heard there is a new Left Behind movie out in theaters. It has been several decades since Tim LaHaye's series fictionalizing the return of Christ captured the evangelical imagination. This latest movie focusing on the antichrist seems to be following the pattern of trying to dramatize teachings about the end times for the … Continue reading Who Will Be Left Behind?
Daniel D. Isgrigg 