Chapter 4.2 Flashcards
- What other contributions did Zimmerman make to the Assemblies of God?
He worked in almost every area: pastor, in National Radio Department, Sermons in Song, Southern Missouri secretary-treasurer, assistant superintendent, general superintendent, helped to found Evangel University. He had great leadership skills and a winning personality.
- What contributions did Zimmerman make to the Pentecostal Movement?
Answers may include these contributions: the best-known Pentecostal leader in evangelical circles, his work with the NAE, Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization, chaired the Pentecostal World Conference, Executive of the National Religious Broadcasters, and a link between other denominations and the Pentecostal Movement.
- How did the Azusa Street revival differ from the other early revivals?
It was interracial.
- Why did the General Council revise its policy on racism?
Because of the problems caused when Northern California-Nevada district would not give Harrison a license because of race and the embarrassment caused when Billy Graham invited Harrison to join his evangelistic team.
- What event marked the beginning of the charismatic movement?
When Dennis Bennett received Spirit baptism.
- How did David du Plessis share his Pentecostal testimony?
By going to the leaders of the WCC, taking part in dialogues, and attending ecumenical councils such as Vatican 2. He was able to speak in areas where other Pentecostals could not.
- How did the pattern for growth change in the 1960s?
The earlier pattern involved signs and wonders that drew people to lively worship services. This pattern gave way to a pattern that depends on well-administered programs that meet the needs of entire families.
- What did Tommy Barnett do to create interest in church?
Door-to-door witnessing, busing, promotions such as a five-hundred-foot banana split, famous personalities performing, using publicity, and many other ways.
- What made the pastor and laypersons mentioned in this lesson successful?
Answers will vary. Examples: Spirituality, sensitive to the Holy Spirit, creativity, faithfulness, willingness to suffer for Christ, sacrifice, patience, persistence, leadership skills, mentoring, burden for missions, willingness to start small, faith, and so forth.
- How did Thomas F. Zimmerman prepare the A/G for evangelism?
He directed the self-study to correct the growth rate decline.
