My thoughts as I enter into day 2 of the Society for Pentecostal Studies annual meeting - I dont know everyone here, only some, but I do sense a strong desire for Scriptural fidelity and the guidance of the Holy Spirit among these men and women. Academics get a bad reputation sometimes, especially among Pentecostals (anyone out there ever heard the seminary/cemetery comment?) But I dont see that reflected here. I see a group of people called by God to fearlessly use their intellect to provide thought leadership to our movement. And at this point in our short history, Pentecostals need some time to reflect on what weve done right and where we have missed it - because we have missed it in some ways. Meetings like these are an exercise in group discernment. It is a hermeneutical community that is attentive to the three-stranded cord of Spirit, Word, and Community. I am thankful to be part of it.
Posted on: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 13:34:50 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015