Category Archives: Society for Pentecostal Studies

Second 2020 SPS Paper Approved

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Rick Wadholm

I just received word today that my second paper proposal to the 2020 Society for Pentecostal Studies annual meeting was approved. I submitted the following proposal to the Ethics Interest Group. “Bonhoeffer Meets Macchia: Toward a Pentecostal – Pneumatic and … Continue reading →

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2020 SPS Paper Approved

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Rick Wadholm

I received notice this weekend that one of my paper proposals for the 2020 Society for Pentecostal Studies meeting hosted by Vanguard University was approved. Following is the title and brief summary: “On Ladies, Women-Folk, and Wives’ Tales in 1-2 … Continue reading →

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Re-Examining Pentecostal Readings of Female Characters in the Bible – SPS Symposium

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Rick Wadholm

I received the following great news yesterday that a symposium on “Re-Examining Pentecostal Readings of Female Characters in the Bible” has been approved for the 2019 Society for Pentecostal Studies annual meeting. Here are the details of the symposium: I … Continue reading →

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Pentecostal "Schools": Cleveland (!) and Springfield (?)

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Rick Wadholm

Recently I was asked the following question via Facebook Messenger (see…Facebook can be useful and constructive): Do you see any differences between the “Springfield school” and “Cleveland School” of Pentecostalism? If so, what do you think they are? My response … Continue reading →

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Student FAQ for the Society for Pentecostal Studies

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Rick Wadholm

While this is not an official FAQ of the Society for Pentecostal Studies (SPS), I offer it in response to a series of questions I was asked by a friend who is a student member wishing to submit a proposal … Continue reading →

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SPS 2017 Proposal Submitted

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Rick Wadholm

I just submitted my proposal for the 2017 Society for Pentecostal Studies annual meeting in St. Louis, MO. It is always a bit daunting preparing for a presentation at a scholarly society, but I have always found the effort well … Continue reading →

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Worship, the Arts, and the Spirit

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Rick Wadholm

I just submitted my proposal for the Society for Pentecostal Studies 2016 meeting in San Dimas, California (most excellent, dudes!) which is broadly themed “Worship, the Arts, and the Spirit”. I am hoping my proposal gets accepted as in most … Continue reading →

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History in the Making – SPS 2014

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Rick Wadholm

History has been made. What impact will be felt is yet to be seen, but this year’s Society for Pentecostal Studies saw the launch of a new endeavor that has been in the works for a couple of years now: … Continue reading →

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Seattle Here I Come

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Rick Wadholm

I received word today that my paper proposal has been accepted for the annual Society for Pentecostal Studies meeting in Seattle in March 21-23, 2013 hosted by Seattle Pacific University.  I truly enjoy these meetings — the papers, the discussions, … Continue reading →

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Pentecostalisms, Peacemaking, and Social Justice/Righteousness

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Rick Wadholm

I’m thrilled to once again be attending the annual meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies (SPS).  This year it is being hosted by Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA from March 1-4 (which promises to be much warmer than … Continue reading →

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