Aspects of Assemblies of God Origins: Exploring Narratives, Theologies, and Issues from the Early Years

With the Assemblies of God now over a century old, this book takes a fresh look at critical issues in the AG’s origins. While not a comprehensive retelling, this book is a series of essays that explore different historiographical issues that will clarify or correct historical narratives with new research. Topics include re-examining the early relationship with the Church of God in Christ, assessing the AG’s evangelical identity, and attitudes toward theology and education. Some three decades since the last AG history, this volume will shed new light on these important theological and cultural issues to better understand its roots. Perhaps these conversations will help the AG better understand its history as the fellowship approaches the problems it faces today.

Daniel D. Isgrigg is associate professor of the history of Spirit-empowered Christianity at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is an ordained Assemblies of God minister who spent twenty years in pastoral ministry.