First in a series of classes on the topic of liturgical worship (corporate) or individual prayer in a Pentecostal context, which in turn comes out of a Wesleyan-Holiness background. This is the first part, discussing the question "What is a Liturgy." Some of the history of liturgical worship is discussed, along with the basic structure …
Liturgy, Pentecost, Wesley and the Book of Common Prayer
It's almost hard for me to believe, but this Wednesday night I'm starting a brief (three week) series on this topic at my church, the North Cleveland Church of God. Here is the announcement on Sunday, live by our own Coleman Smart: https://www.youtube.com/live/fM9UY8sXZ9o?feature=share&t=360 My plan, Lord willing, is to put this on my YouTube channel …
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Oskar Jeske: German Pentecostal Pioneer in Poland and Survivor of Soviet Prison Camps — Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center
PHOTO: Oskar Jeske (center) with wife, Anna, and Polish workers. This Week in AG History — February 24, 1974 By Ruthie Edgerly ObergOriginally published on AG News, 23 February 2023 Oskar Jeske (1902-1989) was a Pentecostal minister born in Poland to German parents. His life intersected with much of the tumultuous history of Eastern Europe […] …
The Jesus Revolution: The Era No One Wants to Remember Has a Movie
Today we see released the movie Jesus Revolution. In one sense it's about time; so many of us were impacted by it, you'd think it would be more celebrated than it is. And yet, having spent time bringing back the era on this blog and in more recent years on my YouTube channel, I get …
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My Impressions of the Lee University Revival
My last post Lee University’s Statement About the “Revival” On Its Campus has garnered a good deal of interest. Since that gathering is "just around the corner" and my situation in the Church of God and Lee is strong, last evening my wife and I ascended up to the chapel on campus and experienced what is …
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Lee University’s Statement About the “Revival” On Its Campus
Following is a statement sent to Lee University's friends about what's going on at the Chapel from its President, Dr. Mark Walker. I put "revival" in quotes because the administration hasn't definitely characterised it as such. It is reproduced without change. Hello Lee Family, You may have heard that Lee University is having revival. I …
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A Lesson for Anglicans: The Rt. Rev. Brian Barnett
It seems I'm linking to quite a few obits these days. But those who have passed on have lessons for us who are left behind, and this is another one of those lessons. I knew Brian for many years, especially when he was Administrative Pastor of the North Cleveland Church of God and I was …
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Daniel Vassell: The Man Who Took the Celebration to the People Now Celebrates in Glory
Daniel Vassell, dean of Mobilize in the Church of God Division of Education, has gone to glory: Dr. Daniel J. Vassell Sr., 64, was many things — a husband, father, grandfather and reverend — but one thing was certain: he was a visible representation of joy. You could always feel his presence in the way …
Duane Alexander Miller Attempts a Reality Check for Anglican Missions
In this video: https://youtu.be/msmwKXMxjfE I would strongly suggest that Anglican provinces visit the Church of God World Missions website. It shows how a centrally, episcopally governed church manages its missions, both in places where Christianity is welcome and in those places where it is not. Unlike the poker playing dog, we don't tell everything we …
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J. Robert Ashcroft: Assemblies of God Pastor, Evangelist, Educator, College President — Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center
This Week in AG History — November 2, 1958 By Ruthie Edgerly ObergOriginally published on AG News, 03 November 2022 James Robert Ashcroft (1911-1995) served God, family, church, and community with unwavering integrity in every opportunity he was given. Known as a man of prayer, the Scriptures, and the Spirit, he served the Assemblies of […] …
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