A New Kind of Pentecostalism: Promoting Dialogue for Change
Samuel Lee calls the Church to attention . . . giving Christians a launching point from which a long and enriching conversation will ensue . . . a conversation with the goal to see the Body of Christ, and in particular the Pentecostals & Charismatics press to the mark . . . to see themselves as a unique part of the whole revelation of who God is and how God is made known in our world.
Pentecostalism is on the verge of becoming something radically new. God is calling His Church to move toward maturity, to demonstrate institutional flexibility, to reveal divine love, to live the credo of tolerance and care for the world. A New Kind of Pentecostalism promotes social justice and reformation within the Pentecostal movement. This book is about the change that is urgently necessary today.
A New Kind of Pentecostalism is about advocating for dialogue between churches, denominations, cultures and even across world religions. Christianity is more than the interpretation of dogma, or reflection on the Holy Spirit and the scriptures. The person of Jesus Christ makes the Church to be one, unites it into a single world community and makes it possible to transcend denominational differences.
“For those who are critical of Pentecostalism whether as insiders or outsiders, listen to Sam Lee. If voices like his gain a hearing, the movement will be even more vibrant in its second century than it was in its first.” — Brian McLaren, New Kind of Christianity
“This is a rich, rich book . . . a treasure trove, in fact, of brilliant insights, spiritual integrity, and clean, clear analyses. I am far and away the better for having traversed its wide-ranging pages and can only hope that thousands of my fellow Christians, Pentecostal and otherwise, will make that same journey.” — Phyllis Tickle, The Great Emergence
“I have watched God tear down what we called the charismatic movement that began in the 1960’s. It began with an infusion of true Holy Spirit anointing but soon became infected with pride, sexual immorality, strange doctrines, an unhealthy emphasis on bizarre spiritual manifestations, and unethical financial practices. Samuel Lee outlines all of these problems in this excellent book.” — J. Lee Grady, former editor of Charisma
ABOUT AUTHOR
Samuel Lee is a Pentecostal pastor, evangelist, sociologist, human rights activist, author and public speaker. He is known for his challenging message on reforming Pentecostalism and for advocating social justice for migrants.
(Source: Christian Newswire)
