There are several different archivists in the IPHC. Each director has requests for donations and a special collection of artifacts. The best way to see what they have is by contacting them directly.
The IPHC’s main archives collection is in Oklahoma City, and I’m the director of that. Our inventory is here on the archives website and will be updated for the next few months through this website and our new online database. Visit this part of the website to access those materials. Questions can be sent to me, Dr. Kristen Welch, at kwelch@iphc.org. I look forward to hearing from you! Here are a few pictures of the archives in OKC:
Rev. H. Larry Jones is an Archives Director in South Carolina. Visit the website to learn more. Download a list of sermons available on cd here. I visited his archives in the summer of 2024, and I was impressed by the collection he has built over decades. I was especially interested in the entire wall of bookshelves filled with binders that include the histories of churches and ministers. What a treasure! He has agreed to let me come back and scan some of them so they are available in our online library database.
Here are some pictures of the archives at Lake City, South Carolina:
I have more pictures, but this gives you a good idea of the many resources you will find if you get a chance to visit or to do research at Rev. Jones’ archives. He also published Our First 100 Years, 1910-2010, Centennial Celebration, South Carolina Conference, IPHC. If you are not able to get a copy, we should have a digital copy available to lend to individuals who request it sometime in the near future.
Rev. Zach Tomlinson is an Archives Director in South Carolina as well. While he does not have a website, he invites you to email him with any questions about the collection or about your research: ztomlinson97@gmail.com
Here are a few pictures of the archives center he oversees:
Stan York is an Archives Director in North Carolina. Visit the website to learn more.
Rev. Ricky Nelms is also an Archives Director in North Carolina. Visit the website to learn more. He has included links to the North Carolina Conference IPHC Evangel and to North Carolina Conference IPHC Conference Minutes. Some copies of the Evangel are on the second link. I encourage you to check out the wonderful Facebook page he has for the archives!
Betty Thompson is the Archives Director for Holmes Bible College in Greenville, South Carolina. The best way to contact her is to call HBC at: (864) 246-3566.
Are you an archivist for the IPHC? If I have left you off the list, I would love to include you! Please email me with your information. Thanks!
If you are interested in doing research at other Pentecostal archives, consider these:
First, the Consortium of Pentecostal Archives is a database several different denominations share. Many full text resources are here at your fingertips! Start here!
The Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center is the largest archives and has a museum as well. The director is Darrin Rodgers.
The Dixon Pentecostal Research Center is also a wonderful site for research. The director is Dr. David Roebuck.
Oral Roberts University has the Holy Spirit Resource Center. Dr. Daniel Isigrigg created a digital showcase on the IPHC’s Dr. Vinson Synan, which includes an interview.
Other archives to explore:
Apostolic Archives International
The Church of God in Christ, The Dr. Mattie McGlothen Library Museum
The Foursquare Church Archives
Libraries with Pentecostal collections:
The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
The New York Public Library, African-American Pentecostal and Holiness Collection, 1876-1989
Pentecostal and Charismatic Research Archive
Journals to research:
These are only accessible through a university’s library, but many offer guest access. Simply contact a local librarian to find out details on that.
Journal of Pentecostal Theology
Journal of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity – This one is open access which means you don’t need a library to access it.
Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies – Open access
Australasian Pentecostal Studies – Open access
Canadian Journal of Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity – Open access
Cyberjournal for Pentecostal-Charismatic Research 1997-2013 – Open access – This was edited by the IPHC’s former Director of Archives and Research, Dr. Harold Hunter
Encounter: Journal for Pentecostal Ministry – Open access
HECHOS: Offers Spanish language articles connected to Pentecostalism (including specifically theological issues) – 2018-present – Open access
International Journal of Pentecostal Missiology – Open access
Journal of the European Pentecostal Theological Association – Some articles are open access
Pentecost Journal of Theology and Mission – Open access
Pentecostal Education – Open access
Pneuma: Journal of the Society for Pentecostal Studies
PneumAfrica: The Online Journal of African Pentecostal Christianity – Open access
Pneuma Review – Open access
Quadrum – Open access
The Spirit & the Church – Open access
Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology – Open access
Thanks to the World Alliance’s website for this list. They have details on the journals listed above, as well as information on a few others if you want to check it out.
When I want to conduct research, I look at the following databases:
Worldcat – This is where you can find any type of publication related to the topic you are researching. It’s a great starting place.
ATLA Religion
Visit Fordham University’s handy libguide for some other ideas for where to find information.