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Book SynopsisHow and why is Christianity's center of gravity shifting to the developing world? This book contains information on Pentecostalism, the fastest-growing religion in the world.
Trade Review"An informative and highly readable account that puts faces and names on what is quickly becoming the major expression of Christianity around the globe." Intnl Bltn Of Missionary Rsrch "Offers scholarly precision and journalistic engagement, not a fast and easy series of happy stories-but it's worth the effort." World Magazine "This book is a delight to read. The sense that you are discovering a new and exciting spiritual movement inhabits every page." -- Jacqueline Wenger Catholic Studies: An On-Line Journal "This is a highly recommended and readable book." Mission: Journal Of Mission Stds
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Global Pentecostalism An Emergent Force within World Christianity 2. Progressive Pentecostals Ministries, Beliefs, and Motivations 3. Building a New Generation Programs Serving Children and Youth 4. Practicing the Faith Transforming Individuals and Society 5. Encounters with the Holy Meeting God in Worship and Prayer 6. Born in the Image of God Democracy and Upward Social Mobility 7. Organizing the Saints Giving the Ministry to the People 8. The Future of Progressive Pentecostalism Appendix: List of Interviews Notes Contents of DVD Index
