Pentecostal movement and charismatization : approaches - suggestions - perspectives : a study document by the Advisory Commission for Worldwide Ecumenism of the Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland (EKD - Protestant Church in Germany) / translated by Neville Williamson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Williamson, Neville, translator.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pentecostal churches.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (266 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Germany : Evangelische Verlagsanstalt GmbH, [2022]

Summary:

In many countries, Pentecostal churches are the fastest-growing Christian group. About one quarter of Christians around the world belong to a Pentecostal or charismatic church. The denominational landscape is thereby changing, also increasingly in Europe. How can a constructive dialogue succeed, which does not ignore critical aspects?This is the guiding question of the orientation aid of the EKD chamber for worldwide ecumenism. To facilitate dialogue, it first introduces the history and typology of the Pentecostal movement and, on the basis of case studies, draws a broad panorama of its cultural forms. A focus of the volume is on the discussion of fundamenetal theological questions that arise in conversation with Pentecostal churches.

Contents:

Intro

Preliminary Remarks

Contents

Case studies: Overview

1. Introduction: Themes, challenges and goals of the study document

1.1 Growing pluralisation of Christianity

1.2 Pentecostal churches and charismatic movements

1.3 Challenges for EKD member churches and their theological traditions

1.4 Aims, approaches and structure of the study document

2. The global phenomenon of Pentecostalism

2.1 The beginnings of the Pentecostal movement worldwide and in Germany

2.2 Not all Pentecostal churches are the same

2.3 Structures and organisational forms in the Pentecostal movement

2.4 Dialogues and ecumenical relations

2.4.1 Pentecostalism and the WCC

2.4.2 Further ecumenical relations between the Pentecostal movement and other Christian churches

3. Theological challenges

3.1 Approaches: The Spirit at the centre

3.2 What happens to us: The significance of experience

3.3 What guides us: The understanding of scripture

3.4 What is all around us: God's work in creation

3.5 When we devote ourselves: Christ as Lord and Saviour

3.6 What is in store for us: Eschatology and apocalypticism

3.7 What threatens us: Spirits and demons

3.8 How we experience salvation: Prayer, healing, blessing, empowerment

3.9 What makes us sing: Music and spirituality

3.10 How we lead: Charisms, authority and leadership

3.11 Where we are sent: Mission and witness

3.12 What unites us: Pentecostal churches and ecumenism

3.13 Concluding remarks

4. Religion - Politics - World Responsibility

4.1 Approaches

4.2 Paradigm shift: From escaping the world to social ethics

4.3 Exercising political responsibility

4.4 A political theology script: Dominion theology

4.5 Aspects of ritual practice in dominion theology.

4.6 International networks and questions of political ethics.in.an.ecumenical.context

4.7 World responsibility: Criteria for an ecumenical learning dialogue

4.8 State intervention, taking the example of South Africa

4.9 Political abuse of religion: Ecumenical dissociation

4.10 Considerations for gaining competence in development.and.sustainability.

5. Practical recommendations for ecumenical relations with Pentecostal churches and the charismatic movement

5.1 Initial criteria for the ecumenical journey

5.2 Getting to know and understanding each other - at the local level

5.3 Institutionalising ecumenical dialogues - the level of the church's governing bodies

5.4 Joint world responsibility - Global ecumenism and project.work

5.5 Strengthening academic hospitality - Ecumenism with Pentecostals in theology and theological education

6. Summary

Glossary

African Instituted Churches

Azusa Street Revival

Berlin and Kassel Declaration

Crusades

Demons -.Deliverance -.Exorcism

Fundamentalism

Global Christian Forum

GloPent: European Research Network on Global Pentecostalism

Glossolalia

Megachurch

Mülheim Association of Free Evangelical Churches

Mukti Revival

Pentecostal World Fellowship

Prophecy

Prosperity gospel, Prosperity theology

Televangelism

Bibliography

EKD Advisory Commission for Worldwide Ecumenism and further contributors

EKD Advisory Commission for Worldwide Ecumenism

Permanent guests of the Commission

Secretary

Working group "Pentecostal movement"

The EKD Advisory Commission for Worldwide Ecumenism would like to thank the following experts who have contributed to the development of this study document by drafting texts for individual sections and/or by giving advice:.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: (EKD), Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland Pentecostal movement and charismatization

ISBN:

9783374070961

3374070965