Assemblies of God History

Faith Church, Tulsa, Celebrates its Centennial

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Faith Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is celebrating its Centennial on September 26-27th with several celebrations. This Assemblies of God church has a deep history in Tulsa of proclaiming the gospel and serving the Tulsa community. Its roots go deep in the revival history of Tulsa. Faith Church's story begins with the 1923 Raymond T. Richey … Continue reading Faith Church, Tulsa, Celebrates its Centennial

Pentecostals and Public Health- A New Essay

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My latest publication is an essay on "Pentecostals and Public Health." This essay is featured in an edited volume on North America as part of the Brill Encyclopedia of Global Pentecostalism Supplement Series. The essay focuses on how Pentecostals responded to various aspects of public health. The essay was a continuation of work I had already … Continue reading Pentecostals and Public Health- A New Essay

A Review of Larry Martin’s “William J. Seymour.”

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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.”

Interesting Facts about the AG’s Statement of Fundamental Truths

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The Statement of Fundamental Truths has been the doctrinal standard for the Assemblies of God since 1916. The 16 Fundamental Truths lay out the AG's positions on its beliefs in short statements of biblical truths. Studying these truths has been an interest of mine for over a decade. Much of my dissertation research on eschatology … Continue reading Interesting Facts about the AG’s Statement of Fundamental Truths

Vandella Frye, Tulsa’s Pentecostal Pioneer

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The first Pentecostal church in Tulsa traces its origins to Vandella Frye, reportedly the first Pentecostal in Tulsa in 1905. Frye faithfully spread the Pentecostal message through prayer meetings in her home until an Apostolic Faith Mission was formed in 1908. That mission eventually became known as 5th and Peoria/Full Gospel Tabernacle, and later Central … Continue reading Vandella Frye, Tulsa’s Pentecostal Pioneer

Five Surprising Facts About Assemblies of God Eschatology

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During my doctoral research about the history of Assemblies of God beliefs about eschatology, I made several interesting discoveries. While most know Pentecostals have historically followed premillennial, dispensational, and pretribulational forms of eschatology, I have to admit that many of my assumptions about those beliefs were challenged and/or corrected by what I found articulated in … Continue reading Five Surprising Facts About Assemblies of God Eschatology

God Broke Me on The Wheel of My Prejudice: Jonathan E. Perkins

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Jonathan Ellsworth Perkins was an early Assemblies of God pastor who served from 1924-1926 at the "5th and Peoria" Assembly of God in Tulsa. Perkins was an important early leader who wrote The Brooding Presence, one of the first AG books on the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Perkins also served with Stanley Frodsham as Associate Editor … Continue reading God Broke Me on The Wheel of My Prejudice: Jonathan E. Perkins