Darren E. Sherkat
Darren E. Sherkat is a professor of sociology at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He studies the intersection of religion, family and politics, and he’s working on a book about marijuana legalization.
Category: Society & culture
Daniel V. A. Olson
Daniel V. A. Olson, associate professor of sociology at Purdue Univeristy. Specializes in sociology of religion and has written about church growth.
Encyclopedia of Religion and Society entry on Pentecostalism
The Encyclopedia of Religion and Society entry on Pentecostalism gives an overview of the history and issues facing Pentecostalism.
“Pentecostal Movement Celebrates Humble Roots”
Read an April 15, 2006, article from the Washington Post about the Azusa Street centennial celebration.
“A shift in their focus for black churches”
Read an Aug. 25, 2002, Baltimore Sun article republished by Religion News Blog describing the growth of black megachurches and neo-Pentecostalism.
“Society for Pentecostal Studies’ Presidential Remarks on Race and Sexuality Spark Controversy”
Read an April 11, 2013, article from The Christian Post about controversy surrounding the outgoing president of the largest Pentecostal academic society.
“Pentecostal churches grow locally, globally”
Read an April 7, 2013, article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about the growth of Pentecostalism.
“Pentecostalists to mark centennial”
Read a Jan. 1, 2006, Washington Times story, “Pentecostalists to mark centennial.”
Encounter: Journal for Pentecostal Ministry
Encounter: Journal for Pentecostal Ministry is sponsored by the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.