On the missiology of the early Dutch Pentecostal Movement (1907–1930)

Abstract

ABSTRACTThis article focuses on the operational theology of mission implicit in the activities and convictions of the first generation of Pentecostals from the Netherlands. Just like their fellow Pentecostal believers across the world they sought ardently for the baptism of the Holy Spirit in order to participate in the enormous missionary effort of the Western churches. This paper examines important primary sources of the early Dutch Pentecostal movement to uncover the most notable features in their missiological thinking. In particular the writings of Gerrit Polman, Arie Kok and Elize Scharten are in view.