100 years ago this week the Assemblies of God Statement of Fundamental Truths was adopted by the 1916 General Council in St. Louis. Although AG Leaders were reluctant to adopt a statement of faith during those early years, a doctrinal statement was needed to stave off division over debates about trinitarian vs. oneness baptism. A … Continue reading Statement of Fundamental Truths Turns 100
Daniel Isgrigg
What a Pastor Cannot Do: familiar thoughts on pastoring from 1930
"Sometimes people forget that a Pastor is human." E.S. Williams, 1930. Being a pastor in this day and age is a huge challenge. Yet at the same time, it is comforting to discover that the demands on pastors haven't changed much in 100 years. In my studies this week I came across an article by E. … Continue reading What a Pastor Cannot Do: familiar thoughts on pastoring from 1930
What is an Evangelical, anyway?
There is a lot of discussion during the political season about what "evangelicals" will do as a voting block. How do you know if you are an evangelical? The reality is that the term 'evangelical' is a very difficult term to define. It has historical, theological, political and social meanings. My study of Pentecostalism … Continue reading What is an Evangelical, anyway?
Do we still need to tarry?
One of the most amazing things about studying early Pentecostal literature is the testimonies. I love to read the ways in which those believers experienced God and the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Testimonies of people traveling great distances to places where people were being baptized in the Holy Spirit fill the pages of the … Continue reading Do we still need to tarry?
The Assemblies of God and Varieties of Pentecostal Theology
This past week was my latest doctoral seminar for my PhD at Centre for Pentecostal Theology in Cleveland, TN. Every time I go to these meetings I am so very encouraged not only as a scholar but also by the way in which the individuals take seriously the pursuit of articulating a truly Pentecostal theology. Anyone … Continue reading The Assemblies of God and Varieties of Pentecostal Theology
The Christian & Politics: Thoughts From A Past AG Superintendant
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
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
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
Daniel D. Isgrigg 