In the Fall of 2025, I worked with the Society of Pentecostal Studies Library and Archives Committee, and our amazing Chair, Caleb Courtney, put together this video. If you are a scholar or just interested in many of the possibilities for research, please view this one. This special 50-minute, 4-segment webinar features insightful interviews with leading scholars and archivists, showcasing how the Consortium of Pentecostal Archives empowers research into Pentecostal history, theology, and communities. The presentation is in English with live subtitles available in many languages, including Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, and Zulu. Whether you’re a scholar, pastor, or history enthusiast, this premiere shows how the Consortium of Pentecostal Archives opens the doors to Pentecostal history, theology, and publications from around the world. It’s free, accessible, and easy to navigate.
Tutorial: Unlocking Global Pentecostal Research (20 minutes)
Caleb Courtney talks with Dr. Darrin Rodgers, Director of the Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center, about the Consortium’s 638,000+ searchable pages in 178 languages. Explore rare Slavic materials, French and English archives, and learn how anyone can browse by denomination, language, or era—and even contribute materials. You can explore this phenomenal resource for yourself at pentecostalarchives.org.
Case Study: Tracing Pentecostal Connections Through Hidden Breadcrumbs (10 minutes)
Jim Darlack interviews Dr. Dara Delgado (UNC Wilmington) on how small archival “breadcrumbs” reveal the connections, revivals, and ministerial work of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW). Discover practical tips for navigating archives and uncovering historical context beyond simple keyword searches.
Case Study: Mapping the History of the Assemblies of God (10 minutes)
Dr. Kristen Welch sits down with Dr. Daniel Isgrigg (Oral Roberts University) to show how the Consortium allows him to track influential figures, piece together complex narratives, and explore early church documents and minister directories in the Assemblies of God (US). Learn how this free resource provides insights into local church histories, family legacies, and Pentecostal communities worldwide.
Case Study: Exploring Controversial Histories: Snake Handling in Pentecostalism (10 minutes)
Dr. David Roebuck interviews Dr. Dan Tomberlin (Pentecostal Theological Seminary) about his book Snakes at the Altar about the practice of snake-handling in the early years of the Church of God (Cleveland, TN). See how the Consortium helped him uncover decades of rare articles, trace the history of snake handling, and explore early Pentecostal interpretations of Scripture—efficiently and all from the comfort of home.