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).
Selections from the "Directory of Pentecostal Archives and Collections," Society for Pentecostal Studies – Library and Archives Group (Compiled 2022-2024)
Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center
Location: Assemblies of God, Springfield, Missouri
Director: Darrin Rodgers
The Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center (FPHC) is the largest Pentecostal archives in the world. Located in the National Office of the Assemblies of God USA, the FPHC collects printed materials, oral histories, artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia documenting the Assemblies of God and the broader Pentecostal and charismatic movements, spanning the globe. The FPHC has become an important hub for Pentecostal history and research, preserving and promoting Pentecostal testimonies and identity so that future generations can know the works of God. Countless church leaders, scholars, students, people in the pew, and other researchers have used its collections.
Location: Assemblies of God, Springfield, Missouri
Director: Darrin Rodgers
The Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center (FPHC) is the largest Pentecostal archives in the world. Located in the National Office of the Assemblies of God USA, the FPHC collects printed materials, oral histories, artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia documenting the Assemblies of God and the broader Pentecostal and charismatic movements, spanning the globe. The FPHC has become an important hub for Pentecostal history and research, preserving and promoting Pentecostal testimonies and identity so that future generations can know the works of God. Countless church leaders, scholars, students, people in the pew, and other researchers have used its collections.
Holy Spirit Resource Center, Center for Spirit-empowered Research
Location: Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Research Coordinator: Robert McBain
The Holy Spirit Resource Center houses one of the largest and most comprehensive Pentecostal-Charismatic and Holy Spirit collections in the world. This collection contains a wide cross-section of materials from within Pentecostalism worldwide, its denominations and institutions, its teachings and practices, and its leading figures, including the classical, neo-Pentecostal (charismatic), “Third Wave,” and later streams and their critics. With its vast resources on the Holy Spirit and related topics by some of the most important voices in the movement, the ORU Holy Spirit Research Center is the best place in the world to study the Holy Spirit.
Location: Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Research Coordinator: Robert McBain
The Holy Spirit Resource Center houses one of the largest and most comprehensive Pentecostal-Charismatic and Holy Spirit collections in the world. This collection contains a wide cross-section of materials from within Pentecostalism worldwide, its denominations and institutions, its teachings and practices, and its leading figures, including the classical, neo-Pentecostal (charismatic), “Third Wave,” and later streams and their critics. With its vast resources on the Holy Spirit and related topics by some of the most important voices in the movement, the ORU Holy Spirit Research Center is the best place in the world to study the Holy Spirit.
Japanese Pentecostal Collection
Location: Masakazu Suzuki personal collection and Archives of Central Bible College, Tokyo.
Archivist/Owner: Masakazu Suzuki
A collection of Japanese Pentecostal Periodicals. "Nochi-no-Ame" is the periodical of the Japan Bible Church. "Makiba" later became "Seirei", which is the periodical of the Japan Bible Church and later the Spirit of Jesus Church. "Eien-no-Mitama" is the periodical of the Japan Bible Church and it later became the newsletter for the Takinogawa Holy Spirit Bible School Alumni. The Japan Bible Church and the Takinogawa Holy Spirit Church are the pre-war bodies of the Japan Assemblies of God.
Location: Masakazu Suzuki personal collection and Archives of Central Bible College, Tokyo.
Archivist/Owner: Masakazu Suzuki
A collection of Japanese Pentecostal Periodicals. "Nochi-no-Ame" is the periodical of the Japan Bible Church. "Makiba" later became "Seirei", which is the periodical of the Japan Bible Church and later the Spirit of Jesus Church. "Eien-no-Mitama" is the periodical of the Japan Bible Church and it later became the newsletter for the Takinogawa Holy Spirit Bible School Alumni. The Japan Bible Church and the Takinogawa Holy Spirit Church are the pre-war bodies of the Japan Assemblies of God.
Dupree African-American Pentecostal and Holiness Collection - New York Public Library
Location: New York Public Library Archives and Manuscripts, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037-1801
The DuPree African-American Pentecostal and Holiness Collection was compiled by Sherry Sherrod DuPree during research for her "Biographical Dictionary of African-American Holiness Pentecostals" (Washington, D.C.: Middle Atlantic Regional Press, 1989). Mrs. DuPree is a research librarian at Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, Florida, a member of the Church of God in Christ, and the author of "Exposed!!! Federal Bureau of Investigation Unclassified Reports on Churches and Church Leaders" and "African-American Good News (Gospel) Music" (both Washington, D.C.: Middle Atlantic Regional Press, 1993). The DuPree African-American Pentecostal and Holiness Collection consists of original and secondary material documenting the history, beliefs, and activities of hundreds of Pentecostal and Holiness denominations, congregations, and individuals. The collection is arranged in four series: Denomination and Congregations, Individual Clergy and Evangelists, Subject Files, and NonPentecostal Material, and consists of news clippings, newsletters, journals, yearbooks, sermons, bulletins, brochures, programs, articles, theses, book excerpts, and other printed material. There is virtually no correspondence
Location: New York Public Library Archives and Manuscripts, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037-1801
The DuPree African-American Pentecostal and Holiness Collection was compiled by Sherry Sherrod DuPree during research for her "Biographical Dictionary of African-American Holiness Pentecostals" (Washington, D.C.: Middle Atlantic Regional Press, 1989). Mrs. DuPree is a research librarian at Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, Florida, a member of the Church of God in Christ, and the author of "Exposed!!! Federal Bureau of Investigation Unclassified Reports on Churches and Church Leaders" and "African-American Good News (Gospel) Music" (both Washington, D.C.: Middle Atlantic Regional Press, 1993). The DuPree African-American Pentecostal and Holiness Collection consists of original and secondary material documenting the history, beliefs, and activities of hundreds of Pentecostal and Holiness denominations, congregations, and individuals. The collection is arranged in four series: Denomination and Congregations, Individual Clergy and Evangelists, Subject Files, and NonPentecostal Material, and consists of news clippings, newsletters, journals, yearbooks, sermons, bulletins, brochures, programs, articles, theses, book excerpts, and other printed material. There is virtually no correspondence
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Archives
Location: The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada 2450 Milltower Court Mississauga, ON L5N 5Z6 Canada;
905-542-7400; 1-800-779-7262; [email protected]
Archivist: James Craig
When you arrive at the Archives, you will have access to a reading room, a 12-disk set of CDs of The Pentecostal Testimony-1920-2001, the original charter of the PAOC from 1919, books and pamphlets written by PAOC clergy and members, year books from PAOC Bible Colleges and Seminaries, photos of Conferences, camps and celebrations, significant artifacts, photos of credential holders, churches, missionaries, mission fields, Bible Colleges and Seminaries and a 900 sq. ft. climate-controlled repository which preserves the historical documents in acid-free cases on specially designed metal shelving.
Location: The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada 2450 Milltower Court Mississauga, ON L5N 5Z6 Canada;
905-542-7400; 1-800-779-7262; [email protected]
Archivist: James Craig
When you arrive at the Archives, you will have access to a reading room, a 12-disk set of CDs of The Pentecostal Testimony-1920-2001, the original charter of the PAOC from 1919, books and pamphlets written by PAOC clergy and members, year books from PAOC Bible Colleges and Seminaries, photos of Conferences, camps and celebrations, significant artifacts, photos of credential holders, churches, missionaries, mission fields, Bible Colleges and Seminaries and a 900 sq. ft. climate-controlled repository which preserves the historical documents in acid-free cases on specially designed metal shelving.
Lewis Wilson Institute for Pentecostal Studies
Location: Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, California
The Lewis Wilson Institute for Pentecostal Studies seeks to encourage and support the study of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. It does so by serving as a conference and research center for scholars, church leaders, students and others interested in probing the historical significance and contemporary global role of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic movements. The Institute Organizes conferences, lectureships, seminars and roundtables that focus on new Pentecostal scholarship and contemporary issues facing Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Renewal.
Location: Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, California
The Lewis Wilson Institute for Pentecostal Studies seeks to encourage and support the study of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. It does so by serving as a conference and research center for scholars, church leaders, students and others interested in probing the historical significance and contemporary global role of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic movements. The Institute Organizes conferences, lectureships, seminars and roundtables that focus on new Pentecostal scholarship and contemporary issues facing Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Renewal.
David de Duplessis Collection, Special Collections, University Library
Location: Fuller Theological Seminary; [email protected]; 626-584-5311
David du Plessis Archives was founded as part of the Center for Christian Spirituality. The Archives contains personal and organizational papers reflecting the development of the global Pentecostal and Charismatic church and its ecumenical associations. Since its founding, the Archives has expanded to include collections related to Renewal and Holiness movements, Father Duane Pederson and the Jesus People Movement, and the Apostolic Archives of the Americas.
Location: Fuller Theological Seminary; [email protected]; 626-584-5311
David du Plessis Archives was founded as part of the Center for Christian Spirituality. The Archives contains personal and organizational papers reflecting the development of the global Pentecostal and Charismatic church and its ecumenical associations. Since its founding, the Archives has expanded to include collections related to Renewal and Holiness movements, Father Duane Pederson and the Jesus People Movement, and the Apostolic Archives of the Americas.
Apostolic Archives International
Location: 2601 Connecticut Ave, in Joplin, MO. 64804
Archivist/Owner: Gary W. Garrett
Collecting...through donations; artifacts, works of art, literature, photographs, memorabilia, audio and video recordings, consisting of music, preaching, and special occasions, including related materials, which focus on the history of modern Pentecostalism over the past 115 years, its ministers, and those elected to the Pentecostal Hall of Fame. Apostolic Archives International is a historical repository, library, and research center for 20th Century Pentecostalism. Through the Who's Who, and Ministerial Hall of Fame, the Apostolic Archives honors ministerial excellence. Heritage Museum preserves and exhibits memorabilia of our illustrious heritage. If you are searching for vintage materials pertaining to Pentecostalism or basic historical information on the development of the Apostolic Faith Movement, Dr. Gary W. Garrett has provided access for such materials through the Apostolic Archives International website.
Location: 2601 Connecticut Ave, in Joplin, MO. 64804
Archivist/Owner: Gary W. Garrett
Collecting...through donations; artifacts, works of art, literature, photographs, memorabilia, audio and video recordings, consisting of music, preaching, and special occasions, including related materials, which focus on the history of modern Pentecostalism over the past 115 years, its ministers, and those elected to the Pentecostal Hall of Fame. Apostolic Archives International is a historical repository, library, and research center for 20th Century Pentecostalism. Through the Who's Who, and Ministerial Hall of Fame, the Apostolic Archives honors ministerial excellence. Heritage Museum preserves and exhibits memorabilia of our illustrious heritage. If you are searching for vintage materials pertaining to Pentecostalism or basic historical information on the development of the Apostolic Faith Movement, Dr. Gary W. Garrett has provided access for such materials through the Apostolic Archives International website.
Hollenweger Centre for Interdisciplinary Study of Pentecostalism and Charismatic Movements
Location: Vrije Universiteit (Free University), De Boelelaan 1105 1081 HV Amsterdam
Director: Miranda Klaver
The Pentecostalism book and periodical collections held by the Free University Library include some 3292 book titles and 74 titles of periodicals/serial works from the Hollenweger and Azusa collections. The collections have been catalogued and are accessible through the Vrije Universiteit catalog, the National Dutch catalog, and Worldcat. Traditionally, however, researchers and other users have had to visit the facility or request copies in order to make use of the materials. The aim of digitizing the material is to expand access to these important (historical) holdings. Digitization also enhances preservation of the material by reducing wear and tear on the originals for reference and reproduction and at the same time it will improve service by allowing more users to have access to the same material at the same time. The digitization program is focused primarily on relatively old and rare materials that are not already digitized or easily available elsewhere.
Location: Vrije Universiteit (Free University), De Boelelaan 1105 1081 HV Amsterdam
Director: Miranda Klaver
The Pentecostalism book and periodical collections held by the Free University Library include some 3292 book titles and 74 titles of periodicals/serial works from the Hollenweger and Azusa collections. The collections have been catalogued and are accessible through the Vrije Universiteit catalog, the National Dutch catalog, and Worldcat. Traditionally, however, researchers and other users have had to visit the facility or request copies in order to make use of the materials. The aim of digitizing the material is to expand access to these important (historical) holdings. Digitization also enhances preservation of the material by reducing wear and tear on the originals for reference and reproduction and at the same time it will improve service by allowing more users to have access to the same material at the same time. The digitization program is focused primarily on relatively old and rare materials that are not already digitized or easily available elsewhere.
The DuPree Holiness Pentecostal Center (DHPC)
Location: Gainsville, Georgia
Archivist/Owner: Sherry DuPree
The DuPree Holiness Pentecostal Center (DHPC) collection in Gainesville, Florida contains materials from 1906 to the present. Included are scholarly works as well as primary and secondary source materials that include articles, journalistic accounts, tracts, photographs, posters, obituaries, church literature, oral histories, media tapes, church periodicals, academic theses, and dissertations. The DHPC also has materials in the public domain from the pre-1970s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) files on Pentecostal church leaders and schools and records on arrests, lynchings, and reprisals. Digital archives at USC.
Location: Gainsville, Georgia
Archivist/Owner: Sherry DuPree
The DuPree Holiness Pentecostal Center (DHPC) collection in Gainesville, Florida contains materials from 1906 to the present. Included are scholarly works as well as primary and secondary source materials that include articles, journalistic accounts, tracts, photographs, posters, obituaries, church literature, oral histories, media tapes, church periodicals, academic theses, and dissertations. The DHPC also has materials in the public domain from the pre-1970s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) files on Pentecostal church leaders and schools and records on arrests, lynchings, and reprisals. Digital archives at USC.
Donald Gee Research Centre Archive
Location: Malvern – Regents College – Institute for Pentecostal Theology
Archivist/Owner: Simo Frestadius, Sally Gibbs
Housed in the Heritage Centre on the campus of Mattersey Hall, the Archive consists of Pentecostal books, records and minutes, films, tapes, and documents from the British Pentecostal and Charismatic movements – Assemblies of God, Elim Pentecostal Church, Fountain Trust and is growing in its documentation from other streams. Available digital hosldings at USC https://digitallibrary.usc.edu/Archive/Pentecostal-and-Charismatic-ResearchArchive-2A3BF1OOQQ5 The archives themselves beyond the collection online here, contain administrative documents of The Assemblies of God in Great Britain and (Northern) Ireland (1925-present) and the Elim Pentecostal Church (1915-1995). There are also reel-to-reel tapes, books, letters, forms, photos and leaflets from the leaders of these two denominations, such as Donald Gee (1891-1966) himself, one of the main leaders in British AoG for the first half if the 20th Century. There are also sets of magazines from other streams of Pentecostal/Charismatic churches. Of particular interest to the global scene would be the collection on David Du Plessis (1905-87) who was active in promoting Pentecostalism in an ecumenical context. Further significant holdings include much of the material belonging to the Fountain Trust (1964-80) founded by the Anglican Michael Harper (1931-2010) to support the Charismatic movement in the earlier years especially in the UK.
Location: Malvern – Regents College – Institute for Pentecostal Theology
Archivist/Owner: Simo Frestadius, Sally Gibbs
Housed in the Heritage Centre on the campus of Mattersey Hall, the Archive consists of Pentecostal books, records and minutes, films, tapes, and documents from the British Pentecostal and Charismatic movements – Assemblies of God, Elim Pentecostal Church, Fountain Trust and is growing in its documentation from other streams. Available digital hosldings at USC https://digitallibrary.usc.edu/Archive/Pentecostal-and-Charismatic-ResearchArchive-2A3BF1OOQQ5 The archives themselves beyond the collection online here, contain administrative documents of The Assemblies of God in Great Britain and (Northern) Ireland (1925-present) and the Elim Pentecostal Church (1915-1995). There are also reel-to-reel tapes, books, letters, forms, photos and leaflets from the leaders of these two denominations, such as Donald Gee (1891-1966) himself, one of the main leaders in British AoG for the first half if the 20th Century. There are also sets of magazines from other streams of Pentecostal/Charismatic churches. Of particular interest to the global scene would be the collection on David Du Plessis (1905-87) who was active in promoting Pentecostalism in an ecumenical context. Further significant holdings include much of the material belonging to the Fountain Trust (1964-80) founded by the Anglican Michael Harper (1931-2010) to support the Charismatic movement in the earlier years especially in the UK.
Church of God of Prophecy – Heritage Ministry & Archives
Location: Church of God of Prophecy Headquarters, Cleveland, Tennessee
A ministry of the Church of God of Prophecy International Offices operating within the Finance & Administration Division. Heritage Ministries works to maintain the Fields of the Wood Bible Park, the Shearer Schoolhouse Site, the Holy Ghost Marker, the First Assembly House, and the Church of God of Prophecy Library and Archives
Location: Church of God of Prophecy Headquarters, Cleveland, Tennessee
A ministry of the Church of God of Prophecy International Offices operating within the Finance & Administration Division. Heritage Ministries works to maintain the Fields of the Wood Bible Park, the Shearer Schoolhouse Site, the Holy Ghost Marker, the First Assembly House, and the Church of God of Prophecy Library and Archives
UC-Santa Barbara, American Religions Collection, University Library
University of California, Santa Barbara
Special Collections, David Gartrell, [email protected]
Founded by J. Gordon Melton, Melton’s Encyclopedia of American Religions contained descriptive references to the various religious groups represented in the Institute’s library. To a considerable extent, the American Religions Collection at Special Research Collections is organized along the lines of Melton’s Encyclopedia (Special Coll. ARC BL2525 .M449 1999). That earlier library has grown into a significant research resource to serve scholars, students, and the general public. The ARC collection will also continue to help all to better understand at least one of the major trends transforming Western society in the world today.
University of California, Santa Barbara
Special Collections, David Gartrell, [email protected]
Founded by J. Gordon Melton, Melton’s Encyclopedia of American Religions contained descriptive references to the various religious groups represented in the Institute’s library. To a considerable extent, the American Religions Collection at Special Research Collections is organized along the lines of Melton’s Encyclopedia (Special Coll. ARC BL2525 .M449 1999). That earlier library has grown into a significant research resource to serve scholars, students, and the general public. The ARC collection will also continue to help all to better understand at least one of the major trends transforming Western society in the world today.
Asbury Theological Seminary Special Collections
Location: Asbury Theological Seminary, Willmore Kentucky
The Archives and Special Collections of the B.L. Fisher Library at Asbury Theological Seminary are committed to the preservation and promotion of our Wesleyan-Holiness heritage. We acquire, process, and make accessible material to further academic research for those interested in Asbury. Collections include John Carver Healing Collection, Hannah Whitall Smith, Records of the Pentecostal Fellowship of North America, Sermon Collections, Asbury College Revival,
Location: Asbury Theological Seminary, Willmore Kentucky
The Archives and Special Collections of the B.L. Fisher Library at Asbury Theological Seminary are committed to the preservation and promotion of our Wesleyan-Holiness heritage. We acquire, process, and make accessible material to further academic research for those interested in Asbury. Collections include John Carver Healing Collection, Hannah Whitall Smith, Records of the Pentecostal Fellowship of North America, Sermon Collections, Asbury College Revival,
Regent University Special Collections
Location: Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Vinson Synan Collection containing SPS archives and papers. Other Special Collections include Dennis Bennent Collection. William Standish Reed Collection, and John Wimber Collection. The Pentecostal Research Collection had its inception with the purchase of a private collection from Rev. Talmadge McNabb, a retired military chaplain of New Lisbon, New Jersey, in 1997. The collection comprises approximately 1,500 items including monographs, directories, pamphlets, and some periodicals. Authors of particular note include A.A. Allen, Alma White, T.L. Osborn, Demos Shakarian, and William Branham. Holdings include William Branham sermons from 1955 to 1965 on audiocassette, Kathryn Kuhlman radio messages from 1963 to 1967, a complete set of the publications of T. L. and Daisy Osborne, papers of School of Divinity professor Dr. J. Rodman Williams, and the complete works of Evangelist A. A. Allen.
Location: Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Vinson Synan Collection containing SPS archives and papers. Other Special Collections include Dennis Bennent Collection. William Standish Reed Collection, and John Wimber Collection. The Pentecostal Research Collection had its inception with the purchase of a private collection from Rev. Talmadge McNabb, a retired military chaplain of New Lisbon, New Jersey, in 1997. The collection comprises approximately 1,500 items including monographs, directories, pamphlets, and some periodicals. Authors of particular note include A.A. Allen, Alma White, T.L. Osborn, Demos Shakarian, and William Branham. Holdings include William Branham sermons from 1955 to 1965 on audiocassette, Kathryn Kuhlman radio messages from 1963 to 1967, a complete set of the publications of T. L. and Daisy Osborne, papers of School of Divinity professor Dr. J. Rodman Williams, and the complete works of Evangelist A. A. Allen.
Dr. Mattie McGlothen Library Museum
Location: McGlothen Temple Church of God in Christ Complex at 253 Gertrude Avenue, Richmond, California 94802-1110; (510) 406-1138
Archivist/Owner: Dr. Emma J. Clark
The Dr. Mattie McGlothen Library Museum is a spiritual sanctuary of historic artifacts, revered with adoration by scholars and the public. The historic value of the library museum lie in the works of Dr. McGlothen, the contributions to the community made by the events that have transpired here and it's innumerable monetary value vested in the priceless pieces of its unrivaled collection in their sentiment. The McGlothen Library Museum digital library is part of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Archive (PCRA) collection funded thru a grant from the University of Southern California (USC) Digital Library. The Church of God in Christ is the largest Pentecostal denomination in the United States, rich in history and passionate in our beliefs. The digital library collection is an archive of COGIC historical annual women‚ convention souvenir booklets and programs dating back to the mid 1950‚ and The Whole Truth‚ newspaper documenting the history and impact of the COGIC as far back as the 1930.
Location: McGlothen Temple Church of God in Christ Complex at 253 Gertrude Avenue, Richmond, California 94802-1110; (510) 406-1138
Archivist/Owner: Dr. Emma J. Clark
The Dr. Mattie McGlothen Library Museum is a spiritual sanctuary of historic artifacts, revered with adoration by scholars and the public. The historic value of the library museum lie in the works of Dr. McGlothen, the contributions to the community made by the events that have transpired here and it's innumerable monetary value vested in the priceless pieces of its unrivaled collection in their sentiment. The McGlothen Library Museum digital library is part of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Archive (PCRA) collection funded thru a grant from the University of Southern California (USC) Digital Library. The Church of God in Christ is the largest Pentecostal denomination in the United States, rich in history and passionate in our beliefs. The digital library collection is an archive of COGIC historical annual women‚ convention souvenir booklets and programs dating back to the mid 1950‚ and The Whole Truth‚ newspaper documenting the history and impact of the COGIC as far back as the 1930.
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.
