Chapter 3.3 Flashcards
- What was P. C. Nelson’s attitude toward education? Why did he believe this way?
P. C. Nelson valued formal training for the ministry. He started his ministry without any training. His preaching was so terrible that he left the ministry. After encouragement from another preacher, he gained an education and took up his calling again.
- How did P. C. Nelson react when he saw many young people entering the ministry without proper training?
He started Southwestern Bible School in Enid, Oklahoma. This school later merged with Shield of Faith School and Southern Bible College to form Southwestern Bible Institute-later known as Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas.
- What other contributions did P. C. Nelson make to the Assemblies of God?
Nelson wrote Pentecostal curricular materials. His best-known book was Bible Doctrines.
- How did Myer Pearlman influence the Assemblies of God?
His teaching at CBI and his writings. He wrote both Adult and Youth Sunday school materials and a number of books. His best-known book was Knowing the Doctrines of the Bible.
- How did Marcus Grable influence the National Sunday School Department?
While working as a janitor at GPH, Marcus Grable asked for a desk and typewriter to answer questions about Sunday school. From there, he was appointed to help develop the National Sunday School Promotion Department. He introduced the Training for Christian Service program, set standards for local Sunday schools, and sponsored national and regional Sunday school conventions.
- How was Hattie Hammond’s mentorship unusual?
Hammond became one of the best-known Pentecostal mentors when she was still in her twenties. This is unusual for someone so young. Her ministry was accepted across denominational lines.
- How did William I. Evans’ daily schedule show spirituality?
Evans was remembered as a man of prayer. His morning schedule began with prayer and Bible study. Then he went to his office at the school for more prayer. This was his preparation to lead the chapel services. In chapel, he encouraged prayer and waiting on the Lord.
- What common goal did the instructors and students share?
A common commitment to the evangelization of the world.
