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
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The Year I Was Filled with the Holy Spirit
When giving testimonies of experiences with God, it is not uncommon for people to talk about "the day" something happened. People may say something like, "I remember the day I was saved" or "I remember the day God changed my life." These testimonies of immediate transformation are encouraging because it reinforces our conversion-centered orientation of … Continue reading The Year I Was Filled with the Holy Spirit
Aimee Semple McPherson and the Spanish Influenza In Tulsa
In conducting my earlier research on Pentecostals and the Spanish Flu in 1918-1919 (that has since gone viral around the world through Influence Magazine ), I had wondered if there was anything about the epidemic tied to Tulsa. At that point, my searches had come up empty. However, I decided to look back on some … Continue reading Aimee Semple McPherson and the Spanish Influenza In Tulsa
Interview on the Deborah Sweetin Show
A few weeks back I was invited to be on the Deborah Sweetin Show, which airs on KGEB. It was a delight. Deborah is a very gracious host and a skilled interviewer. We talked about ORU, the healing movement, and some of the treasures in the Holy Spirit Research Center. I am grateful to Deborah … Continue reading Interview on the Deborah Sweetin Show
A Proposal – by James Smith
In the past few weeks, I have been reading proto-pentecostal books about the Holy Spirit. These works about the Holy Spirit are remarkable. Their passion for the Holy Spirit is unequaled even among modern Pentecostals. During the mid-1800's, pastors from many traditions were awakened to the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of … Continue reading A Proposal – by James Smith
Daniel D. Isgrigg 