John Gowins

Who is Present in Absence?

Theology

“As a Pentecostal, I have had the privilege of watching as Pam developed her “Pentecostal Theological Praxis of Suffering and Healing.” She has a gift of bringing together the disciplines of theology, biblical studies, Pentecostal experiences and psychology in a very helpful way. She wrestles with the question we all wrestle with: Where is God in the midst of my suffering? She discusses the ‘presence of God’ in what seems to be the ‘absence of God.’ She concludes with a very helpful discussion of the importance of “empathy.” Every pastor—Pentecostal or not—will benefit from Pam’s scholarly work.”