One of the greatest criticisms of Pentecostalism was the fact that there was no strong theology in which it was rooted. This book may just negate those arguments and help those of us who consider ourselves charismatic thinkers and practitioners (I dare not say scholars) who fully embrace our pentecostal roots and still believe the Holy Spirit intervenes in our every day affairs. As I contemplated going back to school, Regent’s program in Renewal Theology intrigued me but I can’t get in without an M.Div. or equivalent. 
A great site to find out more about this book and conversations is here. I am pentecostal thru and thru but I know that I think differently on many issues and still struggle with communicating that difference without dismissing what I believe to be God’s power and presence for today. Anyway, I think I’ll be a professional student forever. I just wish I had some of you guys and gals to bounce these crazy thoughts off on from time to time.
“It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you NOT to be? You are a child of God. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence liberates others.”
Liz,
You are right, we all need to have folk we can talk to regarding our idiosyncratic Pentecostal journey and varying transformations we have undergone through our individual and collective processes. It would be good to have a discussion among many of us to see what we can address. Check out Gabriel Salguero’s article on the Sojourners blog, he addresses some issues of identity.
Liz,
You are right, we all need to have folk we can talk to regarding our idiosyncratic Pentecostal journey and varying transformations we have undergone through our individual and collective processes. It would be good to have a discussion among many of us to see what we can address. Check out Gabriel Salguero’s article on the Sojourners blog, he addresses some issues of identity.