Changing Pentecostal Churches in Europe

Past, Present and Future

Authors

  • William K Kay University of Bangor

Abstract

Sociological theories offer a measure of predictive power over the future of Pentecostal churches in Europe.  Such theories are preferable to metaphorical descriptions which also implicitly predict likely outcomes.  If Europe continues to foster liberal democracy and secular states function as neutral arbiters in countries where competing religious and irreligious groups struggle for influence, one may expect Pentecostal churches to grow and diversify while being open to periodic waves of spiritual renewal.

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Published

2020-12-06

How to Cite

Kay, W. K. (2020). Changing Pentecostal Churches in Europe: Past, Present and Future. Australasian Pentecostal Studies, 21(1), 91–104. Retrieved from https://aps-journal.com/index.php/APS/article/view/9547

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2020)

Section

General Articles

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