The political season is in full swing. Our nation is going to the polls over the next few weeks. I don't engage much in politics so I have nothing to say about the current political season other than I don't really enjoy it. It seems to bring out the worst in people, especially the candidates. … Continue reading The Christian & Politics: Thoughts From A Past AG Superintendant
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I don’t need a PhD
A lot of people ask me why I a getting a PhD. Am I doing it so I can teach? So I can write? I have thought about that lot over this journey. Nearly 20 years ago, God first put it in my heart to get a PhD. I remember it like it was yesterday. … Continue reading I don’t need a PhD
Questions about the Development of AG Doctrine
The past few months haven't been as productive as I have needed them to be. The holiday season interrupted the usual rhythm of my weekly schedule. It has been harder to carve out the time to write. So I have been using this opportunity to do some reading in the area of the development of … Continue reading Questions about the Development of AG Doctrine
ORU’s 50th Anniversary: Don’t Overlook Howard Ervin
This past week Oral Roberts University celebrated its 50th anniversary. It was a wonderful celebration full of chapels, banquets, reunions and launching of new initiatives for the University. One celebration I thought was particularly meaningful was the "Lifetime Global Achievement Awards" given out to individuals who had made a significant impact on the history of … Continue reading ORU’s 50th Anniversary: Don’t Overlook Howard Ervin
Should the Assemblies of God Change Its Name?
A great article that tells the story of an almost name change in 1927. Source: Should the Assemblies of God Change Its Name?
A Timeline of Assemblies of God Doctrinal Books
The primary emphasis of my research this Summer has been to find and develop a chronological timeline of all of the Assemblies of God books that discuss AG doctrine. Gospel Publishing House has produced works for Pentecostal minsters and lay people nearly from the beginning of the AG. Soon after the AG began, GPH published tracts on … Continue reading A Timeline of Assemblies of God Doctrinal Books
Gordon Anderson on Eschatology
Assemblies of God Eschatology Research update: Summer 2015
A few months ago I was in Cleveland TN for my first PhD meeting. That time with other PhD students was incredibly helpful for me to get me moving in the right direction. For the past month I have been moving issue by issue through the early Pentecostal periodical called Word & Witness. W&W was … Continue reading Assemblies of God Eschatology Research update: Summer 2015
Pastors: Can I have your books?
Dear AG Pastor, I know you have too many books. We pastors love books. My shelves are overflowing. I know yours are too. Here is a chance to get rid of some of them. I am working on my PhD doing research on Assemblies of God doctrine. Right now I am looking for sources … Continue reading Pastors: Can I have your books?
Pilgrimage Into PhD Studies Pt. 2
This past weekend I went to my first PhD seminar at the Centre for Pentecostal Theology in Cleveland, Tennessee. It was an amazing experience. I am so excited to be part of the Bangor University (Wales) PhD program. I was so impressed with the environment of great scholarship and warm hospitality. I was able to sit around … Continue reading Pilgrimage Into PhD Studies Pt. 2
Daniel D. Isgrigg 