Contributors ; Introduction: Pentecostalism as a Global Phenomenon ; Donald E. Miller ; SECTION 1. Pentecostal Origins: From Azusa Street to Global Networks ; Chapter 1: The Emergence of a Multidimensional Global Missionary Movement: Trends, Patterns, and Expressions ; Allan Anderson ; Chapter 2: Launching a Global Movement: The Role of the Azusa Street in Pentecostalism's Growth and Expansion ; Cecil M. Robeck, Jr. ; SECTION 2. Why is Pentecostalism Growing? ; Chapter 3: Spirited Competition: Pentecostal Success in Latin America's New Religious Marketplace ; R. Andrew Chesnut ; Chapter 4: The Growth and Development of Non-Catholic Churches in Paraguay ; Henri Gooren ; SECTION 3. Pentecostalism and Politics ; Chapter 5: Pentecostalism and Politics in Latin America: Compromise or Prophetic Witness? ; Paul Freston ; Chapter 6: Pentecostalism and Democracy: Is There a Relationship? ; Robert Woodberry ; SECTION 4. Pentecostalism and Social Engagement ; Chapter 7: Pentecostals and the New World Order in El Salvador: Separating, Consuming, and Engaging ; Timothy Wadkins ; Chapter 8: The Metamorphosis of Nigerian Pentecostalism: From Signs and Wonders to Service and Influence in Society ; Danny McCain ; SECTION 5. Transnational Pentecostalism ; Chapter 9: Reconfiguring the Global Religious Economy: The Role of African Pentecostalism ; Afe Adogame ; Chapter 10: Remittances and Mission: Transnational Latino Pentecostal Ministry in Los Angeles ; Juan Martinez ; SECTION 6. Gendered Pentecostalism ; Chapter 11: Beautiful Feet: Women Leaders and the Shaping of Global Pentecostalism ; Estrelda Alexander ; Chapter 12: Constructing Gender within Global Pentecostalism: Contrasting Case Studies in Colombia and South Africa ; Katherine L. Attanasi ; SECTION 7. Spirit/Power ; Chapter 13: Gifts of the Spirit: Reflections on Pentecostalism and Its Growth in Asia ; William Kay ; Chapter 14: Prophecy, Empowerment and Godly Love: The Spirit Factor in the Growth of Pentecostalism ; Margaret Poloma and Matthew T. Lee ; Conclusion: Pentecostalism in Global Perspective ; Richard Flory and Kimon H. Sargeant ; Appendix. By the Numbers: The Global Expansion of Pentecostalism ; 1. Global Pentecostal Demographics ; Todd Johnson ; 2. Pentecostal Growth in Africa, Asia, and Latin America: Findings from a Ten Country Survey ; John Green ; Index

"Spirit and Power signals the scholarly coming age of the study of global Pentecostalism . a spectacular achievement."--Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion "Spirit and Power makes a much need scholarly contribution to the study of global Pentecostalism... This volume sets the standard for a more sophisticated, multidimensional, and diverse comprehension of the growth and impact of global Pentecostalism."--Journal of the American Academy of Religion "The twenty contributors to this volume are diverse in nationality, professional background, and academic disciplines... These valuable essays explicate this fastest growing segment of Christianity--renewalists." --CHOICE "Amazing as it might have seemed a generation ago, we now have to reckon Pentecostal Christianity as one of the most successful and transformative global movements of the twentieth century. Fortunately, the topic has attracted some really first class scholarship, which is amply represented in Spirit and Power. This is a rich and multi-faceted collection of studies. Readable and, often, inspiring." ---Philip Jenkins, author of The Next Christendom "Pentecostalism is indeed global and growing, and this volume makes a valuable contribution toward understanding how and why that is the case." --Sociology of Religion "This is an extremely important book for everyone who takes religion seriously..." --Pneuma

Selling point: Examines Pentecostalism in a global context Selling point: Contains previously unpublished analyses of Pentecostal growth, expansion, and social/political impact Selling point: Brings theology/religious beliefs into conversation with social theory

Donald E. Miller is Firestone Professor of Religion and executive director of the Center for Religion and Civic Culture at the University of Southern California. He has written or edited nine books, including Global Pentecostalism: The New Face of Christian Social Engagement (with Tetsunao Yamamori). Kimon H. Sargeant is Vice President, Human Sciences at the John Templeton Foundation, and the author of Seeker Churches: Promoting Traditional Religion in a Non-Traditional Way. Richard Flory is Associate Research Professor of Sociology and director of research in the Center for Religion and Civic Culture at the University of Southern California. He is the author of three books, most recently Growing up in America: The Power of Race in the Lives of Teens.

Selling point: Examines Pentecostalism in a global context Selling point: Contains previously unpublished analyses of Pentecostal growth, expansion, and social/political impact Selling point: Brings theology/religious beliefs into conversation with social theory