SOCIETY FOR PENTECOSTAL STUDIES 46TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2017 Society for Pentecostal Studies March 9—11 Urshan College / Urshan Graduate School of Theology “Pentecostalism and Culture" Contents Welcome ....................................................................................................... 3 Wi-Fi Access .............................................................................................. 4 Directions/Maps ...................................................................................... 5 SPS Meeting at a Glance ........................................................................ 8 Meeting Overview ....................................................................................... 10 Pre-Conference Activities: I. Guided Tour .......................................................................... 11 II. Pre-Conference Forum: Black Lives and the Black Church……….. .................................................................... 12 Theme ........................................................................................................... 13 Plenary Sessions .......................................................................................... 13 Parallel Session Paper Specifications ....................................................... 15 Purchase SPS Papers .................................................................................. 15 SPS Copyright Notice ................................................................................ 15 Hotel Accommodations ......................................................................... 16 Transportation and Parking....................................................................... 17 Meals ............................................................................................................ 17 Local Restaurants ........................................................................................ 19 Special Accommodations……………………………………………. 20 Registration ................................................................................................ 20 Scholarships ................................................................................................. 21 Exhibitors ..................................................................................................... 21 Acknowledgments....................................................................................... 22 2017 SPS Leadership .................................................................................. 23 Program Thursday ................................................................................................. 24 Friday ...................................................................................................... 31 Saturday .................................................................................................. 36 Index ............................................................................................................. 42 2017 SPS Information ................................................................................ 43 Ads and Coupons........................................................................................ 44 Page 1 46th Annual Meeting Information Society for Pentecostal Studies March 9—11, 2017 Urshan College / Urshan Graduate School of Theology 700 Howdershell Rd., Florissant MO, 63031 WELCOME TO SPS! The Society for Pentecostal Studies welcomes you to the official information center for our 46th Annual Meeting. The host of this meeting is Urshan College / Urshan Graduate School of Theology in Florissant, MO. The meeting will begin the evening of Thursday, March 9 and end the evening of Saturday, March 11. If you are planning to attend the meeting, this program should answer your questions. If you have questions not addressed here, please contact the appropriate individual below: Local Urshan College, Jennie Russell [email protected] Florissant, MO, Info David Molina SPS Site Coordinators General Information Margaret de Alminana, [email protected] SPS Executive Director Membership Information Zachary M. Tackett, [email protected] SPS Secretary/Treasurer Registration Information/ Kim Roebuck, [email protected] Exhibitor Information Asst. to the SPS Executive Director Page 2 Greetings from the President Dr. David K. Bernard On behalf of the Urshan College and Urshan Graduate School of Theology, welcome to the St. Louis area. We are honored to host this annual meeting of the leading scholars of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. The theme, “Pentecostalism and Culture,” is certainly appropriate in view of the globalization and cultural diversity of Pentecostalism as well as the increasing multiculturalism of society. We can expect to be challenged and enlightened by the discussion. It is also fitting that for the first time the host is a Oneness Pentecostal institution in the United States. The Apostolic or Oneness movement is itself quite multicultural, with an estimated 30 million adherents. Urshan is owned and operated by the United Pentecostal Church International. Other groups represented on its board of directors are the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus (Asamblea Apostólica), and Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Society has been the primary means of interaction between Oneness and Trinitarian scholars and leaders. As a young school, Urshan has benefited from this interaction in its pursuit of scholarship and accreditation. The seminary attained ATS accreditation in 2010, and the entire system is currently seeking regional accreditation. The campus was formerly a Jesuit seminary, the oldest institution of higher learning west of the Mississippi River. The library was built in 1840 from rock quarried and timber felled on site. It houses the Center for the Study of Oneness Pentecostalism, the leading resource for Oneness history and theology. If our staff can assist you in any way, please let us know. We look forward to worshiping the Lord with you and examining the interaction of Christianity and culture from a Spirit-filled perspective. Page 3 WELCOME TO FLORISSANT, MO Staying in the Florissant area for a while before or after SPS? See the links below for area information and attractions: Florissant Chamber of Commerce http://www.greaternorthcountychamber.com/chambermaster/about.shtml City of Florissant, MO http://www.florissantmo.com/ Points of Interest http://www.florissantmo.com/ WI-FI ACCESS At St. Louis Airport Marriott Hotel: SPS Registrants will have access to free Wi-Fi during the Conference. High-speed Internet is available at the conference hotel. Inquire at the front desk for details. Two Urshan Information Technology volunteers will be on hand to assist presenters in rooms during the conference. They will provide the necessary access to all classroom podiums, computers, and projectors. Access for projectors is via a VGA cable. If you have a Mac computer, be sure to bring your own adapter cable. Page 4 Wi-Fi info while on campus is: Network: Urshan Guest Password: welcome2urshan Wi-Fi Access while at the Sanctuary is: Network: The Sanctuary Password: A1B2C3D4A5 DIRECTIONS/MAPS St. Louis AirportMarriott Urshan: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/stlap-marriott-st-louis-airport/ The St. Louis Airport is about 10 minutes away from the St. Louis Airport Marriott. Also, the Marriott provides free shuttle transportation from airport. Address for The Sanctuary: 965 Anglum Rd. Hazelwood, MO 63042 Page 5 Marriott Floorhttp://www.marriott.com/hotels/event- planning/business-meeting/stlap-marriott-st-louis-airport/ Page 6 Urshan College Campus Map: Page 7 SPS MEETING AT A GLANCE Detailed program begins on page 23. See back of program for Index of Participants. Thursday, March 9 Marriott – Salon V 8:00-8:20 Devotional Marriott Lambert/Alcove 8:00-6:30 Registration Salon A-G 9:30-11:00 Symposia Salons I-V Grand Ballroom 11:00-5:00 Exhibits Foyer Grand Pavilion 11:30-1:30 Lunch (general): ‘Black Lives and the Church’ Panel Discussion Luncheon Salon A-G 1:30-3:00 Symposia Salons I-V Salon A-G 3:30-5:00 Symposia Salons I-V See area options 5:00-6:45 Dinner The Sanctuary 7:00-9:00 Plenary #1 – Cheryl J. Sanders Urshan Worship Team and Mass Choir Be our guest! Our Thursday evening plenary is open to the public. All other SPS sessions require registration via SPS-USA.org. The Sanctuary 965 Anglum Rd Hazelwood, MO 63042 The Sanctuary 9:30 Reception Gymnasium Friday, March 10 Spirit of St. Louis 7:00-8:15 Women’s Caucus Breakfast Salon V 8:00-8:20 Devotional Lambert/Alcove 8:00-12:00 Registration Grand Ballroom 8:30-6:00 Exhibits All-Day Break (Includes Continental Breakfast Options) Salons A, IV, B, H, III, 8:30-10:00 Interest Group Parallel Sessions #1 F, I II, C, G Grand Ballroom 10:10-10:40 All-Day Break & Exhibits Salons D&E 10:45-12:00 Plenary #2 – Amos Yong Session Rooms 12:00-1:30 Lunch (Interest Group Business Meetings) Salons H, G, F, I, IV, 1:45-3:15 Interest Group Parallel Sessions #2 B, II, III, A, C Grand Ballroom 3:20-3:50 Break & Exhibits Foyer Salons D&E 4:30-5:30 Plenary #3 – Néstor Medina See area options 5:30-7:15 Dinner Urshan’s historic 7:30-9:00 Plenary #4 – Charles Taylor Jesuit Chapel Urshan 9:00 Student Caucus Social (All SPS student members are welcome to Multi-Purpose Room attend; a special menu will be available.) Page 8 Saturday, March 11 Salon V 8:00-8:20 Devotional Lambert/Alcove 8:00-12:00 Registration Grand Ballroom 8:30-3:50 Exhibits & All-Day Break