Table of Contents
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction 1
1 Congregational Overview 19
2 Charisma and Structure in the Assemblies of God: Theoretical Overview 45
3 Pentecostal Identity and the Charismata: Mixed Motivation and Religious Experience 61
4 Structure and Charisma: Doctrine, Power, and Administration 79
5 Spirit Baptism and Spiritual Transformation: An Exercise in Socio-Theology 102
6 Spiritual Empowerment: Pray-ers, Prophets, and Healers in the Pews 121
7 Law of Love and Love of Law: Beliefs, Mores, and Faces of Love 144
8 Ushering in the Kingdom of God: Religious Values, Godly Love, and Public Affairs 171
9 Covenants, Contracts, and Godly Love Matthew T. Lee 188
Appendix A Statistical Tables (Pastors Survey) 207
Appendix B Congregational Measurement Scales 211
Appendix C Statistical Tables (Congregational Survey) 219
Notes 225
References 239
Index 249
About the Author 259