Asia Pacific Theological Seminary Press has added three books for free downloads, including: Luke Wesley, The Church in China: Persecuted, Pentecostal and Powerful; Stanley Horton, Reflections of an Early American Pentecostal; and Chin Khua Kwai, The Cross Among Pagodas: A History of the Assemblies of God in Myanmar. Find these books and more at https://www.aptspress.org/ The post APTS Press Free Downloads appeared first on Asian Center for Pentecostal Theology ..read more

By Robert Menzies In February of this year (2019) I participated in a special Chinese New Year luncheon and evangelistic meeting hosted by the Baguio International Chinese Church (BICC) in Baguio City of The Philippines.  This event focused on local Chinese students and business people.  BICC pastor, Rev. Moontee, is the wife of APTS President […] The post A Chinese New Year Celebration to Remember appeared first on Asian Center for Pentecostal Theology ..read more

Ecclesia Theological Seminary – 70th Anniversary Celebration Our friends at Ecclesia Theological Seminary in Hong Kong have established the first Pentecostal Journal in Chinese. The Chinese Journal of Pentecostal Studies was officially launched on October 15 as part of the 70th anniversary celebration of Ecclesia Theological Seminary. Click here to view the first issue of […] The post appeared first on Asian Center for Pentecostal Theology ..read more

Recently I spoke with a Chinese friend via Zoom. He noted that he is concerned because his oldest son will begin middle school next year. As a middle school student, his son will have to attend school from 7:00 am to 8:45 pm.  The Chinese government has extended the school schedule, so now his son will eat lunch and dinner at the school, away from his family. The post Made in God’s Image appeared first on Asian Center for Pentecostal Theology ..read more

By Robert Menzies – Recently I was privileged to visit a church near the city of Qujing in Yunnan Province. This church was established by Pentecostal missionaries, Max and Emily Bernheim, in the 1930s. The Bernheims, along with one son, were murdered by bandits in 1940. This tragic event left their five remaining children orphans. […] The post The Seed of the Church: A Story from China appeared first on Asian Center for Pentecostal Theology ..read more

Gutierres Siqueira is Brazilian and the editor of the Brazilian “Pentecostal of Theology” website, which is of course in Portuguese. You can check out the website at www.teologiapentecostal.blog. Gutierres asked if he could interview me, Robert Menzies, for their website. He sent me nine stimulating questions and has translated my responses into Portuguese for their […] The post Interview for Pentecostal Theology Website in Brazil – Ft. Robert P. Menzies appeared first on Asian Center for Pentecostal Theology ..read more

  By Robert Menzies | As I stepped through the wooden gate that framed the entrance to the mud brick home, I felt like I was walking back in time. The rickety dwelling was not much different from many that had existed three hundred years ago. Auntie Xu also had a timeless quality about her. […] The post The Gift appeared first on Asian Center for Pentecostal Theology ..read more

  By Robert Menzies Many readers may be puzzled by the term, Pentecostal theology, and all the more by discussions of its impact on the Chinese church. Isn’t Pentecostal theology an oxymoron? I would suggest that it is not. Certainly, the rapid growth of the modern Pentecostal movement – one sociologist describes it as “the […] The post Pentecostal Theology and the Chinese Church appeared first on Asian Center for Pentecostal Theology ..read more

By Robert Menzies – Recently I was once again reminded of the strong foundation of Christian faith in our region. I, along with several friends, traveled to visit a Lisu family and worship together with the church that meets in their village. I heard that this dedicated Christian couple had received the Pentecostal experience and, […] The post A Strong Foundation appeared first on Asian Center for Pentecostal Theology ..read more

  By Robert Menzies   Urban Churches in China: A Pentecostal Case Study One of the most striking features of contemporary China is the startling pace of its modernization, urbanization, and economic development. Strange as it may sound, this process of modernization and development may represent a major factor in creating a context conducive for […] The post Urban Churches in China: A Pentecostal Case Study appeared first on Asian Center for Pentecostal Theology ..read more