The eucharistic practices of many mainline and historic Christian traditions have been co-opted i... more The eucharistic practices of many mainline and historic Christian traditions have been co-opted into Pentecostalism’s theology and praxis. While this has been functional for the first one hundred years of Pentecostalism, a decidedly Pentecostal expression of epiclesis is still being developed and existing modes of eucharistic prayer are being understood. In this essay I examine epiclesis and note its natural intersection with Pentecostal theology as the inroad to an expanded theological dialogue. I define epiclesis historically and within a contemporary Pentecostal context. Finally, I argue that the mainline and historic churches could teach and learn from a cross-pollination of ideas with Pentecostal churches.
A Pentecostal theology of worship is still in the making. Its distinctiveness and common practice... more A Pentecostal theology of worship is still in the making. Its distinctiveness and common practices are yet to be fully determined or developed. Because of the Pentecostal movement’s roots in the Wesleyan tradition, much of the theological emphasis has been upon holiness and not orthodox, liturgical praxis. However, because of its pneumatological emphases, the Pentecostal movement has much to offer to the church at large as it pertains to liturgy and ritual. This essay suggests some insights for crafting intentionally blended worship that honors orthodoxy and yet remains faithful to the Pentecostal practice and tradition. This essay also reflects upon several scholars’ work from various traditions in convergence with Pentecostal scholarship in order to postulate some innovative ways of envisioning Pentecostal worship and liturgics.
The eucharistic practices of many mainline and historic Christian traditions have been co-opted i... more The eucharistic practices of many mainline and historic Christian traditions have been co-opted into Pentecostalism’s theology and praxis. While this has been functional for the first one hundred years of Pentecostalism, a decidedly Pentecostal expression of epiclesis is still being developed and existing modes of eucharistic prayer are being understood. In this essay I examine epiclesis and note its natural intersection with Pentecostal theology as the inroad to an expanded theological dialogue. I define epiclesis historically and within a contemporary Pentecostal context. Finally, I argue that the mainline and historic churches could teach and learn from a cross-pollination of ideas with Pentecostal churches.
A Pentecostal theology of worship is still in the making. Its distinctiveness and common practice... more A Pentecostal theology of worship is still in the making. Its distinctiveness and common practices are yet to be fully determined or developed. Because of the Pentecostal movement’s roots in the Wesleyan tradition, much of the theological emphasis has been upon holiness and not orthodox, liturgical praxis. However, because of its pneumatological emphases, the Pentecostal movement has much to offer to the church at large as it pertains to liturgy and ritual. This essay suggests some insights for crafting intentionally blended worship that honors orthodoxy and yet remains faithful to the Pentecostal practice and tradition. This essay also reflects upon several scholars’ work from various traditions in convergence with Pentecostal scholarship in order to postulate some innovative ways of envisioning Pentecostal worship and liturgics.
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