Research Toolbox
Below you will find resources—links, finding aids, bibliographies, indexes—that can be helpful in researching the history, theology, and culture of world Pentecostalism, with a special emphasis on the Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.). Some are resources housed and developed by the Dixon Pentecostal Research Center and others are links to partner scholars and institutions.
Catalogs of our holdings
A catalog gives an organized intellectual record of an item in the holdings, including its location. It does not generally give immediate, virtual access to an item, but it tells what we have in our available holdings and at least a little information about it. Some items in the catalog may be available virtually via one of the portals discussed below. When they are, we usually have a link to it in the catalog record.
We have two systems for cataloging our repository holdings:
Shared Library Catalog: Most, but not all, of the library-type holdings (such as, books, periodicals, and audio-visual media) are catalogued in the system shared with Squires Library. The library's tutorials are found here. The default search results include all the items at Lee University. From there you can limit the results to the Dixon Pentecostal Research Center. [One could also expand the results to include the other libraries in the Appalachian College Association.] Some items are available at multiple locations on campus. Identify the item location when contacting us for help.
Dixon Research Center Catalog: Additional books and other library-type materials can be found through the Dixon Research Center Catalog. It is also the place to find archival and artifactual materials that would not be found in the shared catalog designed for libraries. Collections of personal papers, manuscripts, ministerial or departmental records, council minutes, correspondence, scrapbooks, artifactual items (awards, kitsch, quilts, artwork, etc.) are catalogued in this system. Most of the audio-visual media is found in this catalog, as well.
A catalog gives an organized intellectual record of an item in the holdings, including its location. It does not generally give immediate, virtual access to an item, but it tells what we have in our available holdings and at least a little information about it. Some items in the catalog may be available virtually via one of the portals discussed below. When they are, we usually have a link to it in the catalog record.
We have two systems for cataloging our repository holdings:
Shared Library Catalog: Most, but not all, of the library-type holdings (such as, books, periodicals, and audio-visual media) are catalogued in the system shared with Squires Library. The library's tutorials are found here. The default search results include all the items at Lee University. From there you can limit the results to the Dixon Pentecostal Research Center. [One could also expand the results to include the other libraries in the Appalachian College Association.] Some items are available at multiple locations on campus. Identify the item location when contacting us for help.
Dixon Research Center Catalog: Additional books and other library-type materials can be found through the Dixon Research Center Catalog. It is also the place to find archival and artifactual materials that would not be found in the shared catalog designed for libraries. Collections of personal papers, manuscripts, ministerial or departmental records, council minutes, correspondence, scrapbooks, artifactual items (awards, kitsch, quilts, artwork, etc.) are catalogued in this system. Most of the audio-visual media is found in this catalog, as well.
Preservica pages
The Dixon Pentecostal Research Center uses Preservica as a platform for hosting and organizing digital images and documents. We currently manage two of these sites:
Church of God Heritage Ministries Preservica Site
This online hub serves to preserve and present items of historical significance from the Church of God around the globe. It is organized according to geographical regions and hosts items relevant to the history and heritage of the Church of God in those regions. Many of these items are housed at the Dixon Research Center, but a growing number are sourced from around the world via Church of God administrative offices, ministries, and educational institutions.
Dixon Pentecostal Research Center Preservica Site
As the resources are available, the Center staff will be digitizing many of our holdings including important early documents and artifacts. Included in the growing resources here are images of the minute book of the Christian Union at Piney Grove (1897–1932), images of R. G. Spurling's preaching chart, the early correspondence coursework of Bible Training School, images relevant to the history of the Church of God among African-descent peoples, and images of the general overseers of the Church of God. You can go to this site to browse or search. You may also end up here when following links from within the archives catalog.
The Dixon Pentecostal Research Center uses Preservica as a platform for hosting and organizing digital images and documents. We currently manage two of these sites:
Church of God Heritage Ministries Preservica Site
This online hub serves to preserve and present items of historical significance from the Church of God around the globe. It is organized according to geographical regions and hosts items relevant to the history and heritage of the Church of God in those regions. Many of these items are housed at the Dixon Research Center, but a growing number are sourced from around the world via Church of God administrative offices, ministries, and educational institutions.
Dixon Pentecostal Research Center Preservica Site
As the resources are available, the Center staff will be digitizing many of our holdings including important early documents and artifacts. Included in the growing resources here are images of the minute book of the Christian Union at Piney Grove (1897–1932), images of R. G. Spurling's preaching chart, the early correspondence coursework of Bible Training School, images relevant to the history of the Church of God among African-descent peoples, and images of the general overseers of the Church of God. You can go to this site to browse or search. You may also end up here when following links from within the archives catalog.
Bibliographies Index
This page is a selection of bibliographies which have been compiled concerning particular topics or figures relevant to Pentecostal, Charismatic, or Church of God issues.
This page is a selection of bibliographies which have been compiled concerning particular topics or figures relevant to Pentecostal, Charismatic, or Church of God issues.
Consortium of Pentecostal Archives
The Consortium of Pentecostal Archives has partnered with the Church of God, as well as other Pentecostal denominations and libraries, to make heritage resources available around the world via the web. The Church of God periodicals provided through this partnership are:
The Consortium of Pentecostal Archives has partnered with the Church of God, as well as other Pentecostal denominations and libraries, to make heritage resources available around the world via the web. The Church of God periodicals provided through this partnership are:
- The Church of God Evangel (1910–1967, 2005–2021),
- Minutes of the International General Assemblies (1906–2016),
- Church of God (Colored Work) Minutes (1927–1965),
- The Pentecostal Minister (1981–1989),
- Evangile (4 issues from 1952–1975),
- O Evangelho da Igreja de Deus (8 issues 1953–1955),
- El Evangelio de la Iglesia de Dios (1945–1946),
- Church of God Evangel (上帝福音的教會) (May 1980),
- Samson's Foxes (1902–1903),
- The Way (1904-1905), and
- The Faithful Standard (1922).
Digital Library of Appalachia
The Digital Library of Appalachia seeks to provide online access to archival and historical materials related to the culture of the southern and central Appalachian region. As a member institution of the Appalachian College Association, we made available several of the items at this site.
The Digital Library of Appalachia seeks to provide online access to archival and historical materials related to the culture of the southern and central Appalachian region. As a member institution of the Appalachian College Association, we made available several of the items at this site.
East Coast Bible College--Equestrian
Digitized issues of the yearbook for East Coast Bible College, 1977–1999.
Digitized issues of the yearbook for East Coast Bible College, 1977–1999.
Encyclopedia of Lee University History
Created and edited by Lee University Historian Louis F. Morgan
Created and edited by Lee University Historian Louis F. Morgan
The Faithful Standard
Oral Roberts University's Holy Spirit Research Center has made available digital copies of The Faithful Standard from 1923 and 1924. Issues from 1922 are available at www.pentecostalarchives.org.
Oral Roberts University's Holy Spirit Research Center has made available digital copies of The Faithful Standard from 1923 and 1924. Issues from 1922 are available at www.pentecostalarchives.org.
Histories of the Church of God
This page is a collection of both broad and narrowly-focused histories of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.).
This page is a collection of both broad and narrowly-focused histories of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.).
James M. Beaty Resources
This page includes a growing collection of items by or about noted Church of God missionary and educator, James M. Beaty.
This page includes a growing collection of items by or about noted Church of God missionary and educator, James M. Beaty.
Lee Review: The Literary Magazine
Digitized issues of the Lee Review: The Literary Magazine
Digitized issues of the Lee Review: The Literary Magazine
Lee University Catalogs
Digitized catalogs of Bible Training School, Lee College, and Lee University 1929 through 2009-2010.
Digitized catalogs of Bible Training School, Lee College, and Lee University 1929 through 2009-2010.
Lee University Vindagua
The Vindagua, the annual yearbook of Lee, has been digitized for 1942–2011 and is hosted at this link.
The Vindagua, the annual yearbook of Lee, has been digitized for 1942–2011 and is hosted at this link.
The Lighted Pathway
Digitized issues of the long-running, Church of God youth-centered magazine, 1929–1989.
Digitized issues of the long-running, Church of God youth-centered magazine, 1929–1989.
Online Journal Portals
This page is a sampling of several online access points for journals focused on the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. Some are available through subscriptions (either personal or through your institution's library), while others are freely available in an online format.
This page is a sampling of several online access points for journals focused on the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. Some are available through subscriptions (either personal or through your institution's library), while others are freely available in an online format.
Open Access Digital Theological Library
Numerous resources on Pentecostalism are available here. According to the website, "The mission of Open Access Digital Theological Library (OADTL) is to curate high-quality content in religious studies and related disciplines from publisher websites, institutional repositories, scholarly societies, archives, and stable public domain collections. The OADTL uses the world’s most advanced integrated library system (ILS) for cataloging and discovery. This system, OCLC’s WorldShare, makes content easily discoverable and retrievable. The OADTL is staffed by professional librarians and curates content without regard for theological or confessional perspective. It is hoped that the increased access to high-quality religious studies content will serve scholars and students of religion."
Numerous resources on Pentecostalism are available here. According to the website, "The mission of Open Access Digital Theological Library (OADTL) is to curate high-quality content in religious studies and related disciplines from publisher websites, institutional repositories, scholarly societies, archives, and stable public domain collections. The OADTL uses the world’s most advanced integrated library system (ILS) for cataloging and discovery. This system, OCLC’s WorldShare, makes content easily discoverable and retrievable. The OADTL is staffed by professional librarians and curates content without regard for theological or confessional perspective. It is hoped that the increased access to high-quality religious studies content will serve scholars and students of religion."
New Wine
Published 1969–1986, New Wine was a seminal periodical of the Charismatic Movement associated with figures such as Charles Simpson, Don Basham, and Derek Prince. The Dixon Pentecostal Research Center has some copies available in print and they can be found through the library catalog. The full run of issues are available online at this site curated by Charles Simpson Ministries Publications.
Published 1969–1986, New Wine was a seminal periodical of the Charismatic Movement associated with figures such as Charles Simpson, Don Basham, and Derek Prince. The Dixon Pentecostal Research Center has some copies available in print and they can be found through the library catalog. The full run of issues are available online at this site curated by Charles Simpson Ministries Publications.
Pentecostal Fellowship of North America
Digital copies of the earliest minutes of the development and establishment of the Pentecostal Fellowship of North America.
Digital copies of the earliest minutes of the development and establishment of the Pentecostal Fellowship of North America.
Pentecostal Gold
A free archive of classic sermon recordings from the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements curated by Larry Martin.
A free archive of classic sermon recordings from the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements curated by Larry Martin.
Pentecostal Theological Seminary Theses
The Dixon Pentecostal Research Center collects the theses and senior project papers of the graduates of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary.
The Dixon Pentecostal Research Center collects the theses and senior project papers of the graduates of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary.
The Apostolic Faith Scripture Index
The Apostolic Faith (available here) was published at the Azusa Street Gospel Mission from 1906–1908 under the leadership of William J. Seymour. This index of the usage of scriptures in the periodical was compiled in 1999.
The Apostolic Faith (available here) was published at the Azusa Street Gospel Mission from 1906–1908 under the leadership of William J. Seymour. This index of the usage of scriptures in the periodical was compiled in 1999.
The Revival Library
This British-based website contains solid "popular" history regarding revivals throughout the Christian era, but especially focuses on Evangelical, Pentecostal, and healing revivals since the late 18th century. It is connected to a bookstore for reprints of primary sources.
This British-based website contains solid "popular" history regarding revivals throughout the Christian era, but especially focuses on Evangelical, Pentecostal, and healing revivals since the late 18th century. It is connected to a bookstore for reprints of primary sources.
