Authors

James B. Shelton, Ph.D. (University of Stirling, Scotland), M.A. (Oral Roberts University), is Professor of New Testament at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is the author of Mighty in Word and Deed: The Role of the Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts (Wipf & Stock, 1999 reprint) as well as numerous essays in scholarly journals, books, and biblical commentaries. Faculty page

F. Wesley Shortridge, D.Min. (Evangel University, 2016), M.A. (Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 2010), B.A. (Central Bible College, 2009), is the founding pastor of Liberty Community Church in Bealeton, Virginia. Facebook LinkedIn

W. Simpson, PhD (University of St. Andrews, Scotland), is a physicist and writer with an interest in theology, currently engaged in scientific research in the middle-east.

Rebecca Skaggs, Ph.D. (Drew University), is professor of New Testament and Greek at Patten University in Oakland, California. She also holds an M.A. in philosophy from the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology, Berkeley. Her commentary on 1, 2 Peter & Jude (2003) is published by The Pentecostal Commentary Series (Continuum).

Eugene Smith currently pastors a church in Northern Ireland. He spent over thirteen years in global ministry, constantly travelling from country to country as a missionary teacher, participating in pastors’ seminars, conferences, Bible schools and church services. Eugene has a strong burden that Spirit and Word be brought together to speak with one voice.

Calvin L. Smith, Ph.D. (University of Birmingham, England), is College Principal and Tutor in Theology at King's Evangelical Divinity School. He is also Editor of the Evangelical Review of Society and Politics. He is the author of numerous books and articles, editor of Pentecostal Power: Expressions, Impact and Faith of Latin American Pentecostalism (Brill, 2011) and editor of The Jews, Modern Israel and the New Supercessionism: Resources for Christians (King's Evangelical Divinity School, 2009). http://www.kingsdivinity.org/about/17-college/about/75-faculty-calvin-smith

Brian C. Smith, M.A. (Regent University), already had extensive ministry experience before pursuing his Ph.D. studies. Brian is a U.S. Army veteran and has been involved in refugee outreach, harbors ministry, prison outreach, kids crusades, preaching and evangelism in the USA and in eight countries in Western and Eastern Europe.

Lenny Smith began playing guitar and writing folk songs for chapel during his 7 years of seminary in the mid-1960’s. By 1973, he had written many songs, among them “Our God Reigns.” Lenny married the lovely Marian in 1970 and they had 5 wonderful children, aka the band Danielson. Lenny started his own publishing company to administrate his songs and those from friends and relatives. Later, he started Great Comfort Records with his son Daniel to offer to the church songs of praise and worship from family and friends. Lenny continues to write songs and contribute to the dissemination of the Word of Life, put to melody. New Jerusalem Music

Kyle Smith has an M.A. in Christian History & Theology from George Fox University and is a currently working on a Ph.D. in the Religious department of Rice University. His master’s thesis focused on the relationship between Pentecostal epistemology and institutional stability. He has presented on social media, ecclesiology, epistemology, and religious economics.

Daniel P. Snape, D.Min (Boston University School of Theology), M.Div. (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary), Senior Pastor of Community Congregational Church, Billerica, Massachusetts. He also works and ministers as a chaplain in the Boston area. Facebook.

On August 31st, 1985, Soh Pooi Siang, also known as Philip Soh, decided to leave his job as a Volvo car salesman and take a walk with God. His walk took him to Ba’kelalan where he attended Bible school. He spent six years there before returning to West Malaysia. He is now facilitating a small group of indigenous people to minister to the Lord at a prayer hill in Bentong, Pahang, West Malaysia. He is married and he and his wife, Alasandrie, have five children.

Olga Soler is director, writer, and performer for Estuary Ministries, a Christ-centered performing arts ministry dealing with biblical themes, inner healing, abuse, and addictive problems. She holds degrees in education and communications with equivalent studies in theology and psychology. She has authored, co-authored, and illustrated several books including Tough Inspirations from the Weeping Prophet and The Body.

Bob Sorge served as a pastor for thirteen years, as well as a music director at Elim Bible Institute, NY. Now he bases his writing and traveling ministry in Kansas City, Missouri, where he lives with his wife, Marci, and three children. Author of the widely acclaimed, Exploring Worship, Bob has written numerous books that have been deeply influenced by his journey through a sustained personal crisis. Among his most noted works are the titles, The Fire Of Delayed Answers, Pain, Perplexity and Promotion, and Secrets Of The Secret Place.

Aída Besançon Spencer, Ph.D., Senior Professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She has over 200 publications including 18 books, such as Beyond the Curse: Women Called to Ministry (Baker, 1985), 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus, New Covenant Commentary Series (Cascade 2013, 2014), 2 Corinthians, Daily Bible Commentary (Hendrickson, 2007), Paul’s Literary Style (University Press of America, 2007), and, most recently, A Commentary on James, Kregel Exegetical Library (Kregel Academic, 2020). Ordained as a Presbyterian minister, she has served as a specialized minister, teacher, pastor, and community organizer. She blogs regularly at Applying Biblical Truths Today (https://aandwspencer.com). Reared in the Dominican Republic, she is married to the Rev. Dr. William David Spencer (Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Theology and the Arts) and has a grown son, Stephen Spencer (Program Director at Salem TV). Faculty page

Ivan Q. Spencer was a pastor, educator, and Pentecostal pioneer. In 1924, he founded Elim Bible Institute to train young men and women for last days' revival ministry. As graduates left Elim and pursued national and international ministry, he formed Elim Fellowship in 1932 to commission and credential graduates. Ivan received his training for ministry from Rochester Bible Training School in Rochester, New York. He attended the constitutional convention of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) in May of 1943 and served on the Board of Administration for the Pentecostal Fellowship of North America from its inception in 1948. Ivan died at the age of 81 on August 17, 1970. His life of faith was chronicled in Ivan Spencer: Willow in the Wind by Marion Meloon. Two posthumous publications contain Ivan's thoughts on faith: Faith: Living the Crucified Life and Daily Seedings: A Devotional Classic for the Spirit-filled Life.

Brian C. Stiller is President emeritus, Tyndale University College & Seminary in Toronto, Canada, and Global Ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance. He is the author of numerous books including From Jerusalem to Timbuktu: A World Tour of the Spread of Christianity (IVP, 2018). www.brianstiller.com

Jonathan Storment is the Preaching Minister at the Highland Church of Christ and author of How to Start a Riot: Support Your Local Jesus Revolution (Leafwood Publishers, 2014). jonathanstorment.com