Opoku Onyinah

Baptism in the Spirit

Theology

“"No single book can offer a comprehensive academic reflection on the subject of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. However, I consider this work as a useful manual on the academic presentations of this doctrine. One may not agree with all the arguments William Atkinson has raised but I do recommend this book as an essential reading for all those who are eager to understand the New Testament doctrine of the Spirit Baptism.”

Manifesting the Spirit

Theology

“Generally, Pentecostals are not too keen on talking about the sacraments. Mhango makes the sacraments so alive and relevant in the lives of believers that one would want to know more about the sacraments. He maintains that since believers manifest Christ in the presence of the Spirit in their lives, believers themselves are sacraments of God’s Spirit in Christ. This is a significant contribution to scholarly discussion on the subject.”

Mission in the Spirit

Evangelism & Missions

“If I would pick out three necessary elements in mission, I’d say first, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, second, deep knowledge or reflection on the Word, and finally personal maturity, spiritual formation in other words. If I choose someone who has these three elements integrated, I will name Dr. Ma without hesitation. This book speaks of mission and the Holy Spirit, yet it is a record of the three things mentioned above being integrated. Sung Chan Kwon, Ph.D. Director, GMF, Seoul Reading the introduction, I wondered why Dr Wonsuk Ma decided to use himself as a case study for this book. However, after reading through the script, I realized that he is an epitome of mission, a reservoir of global Christianity that many people can drink from. The complexity of his theological education, his ministry among Asian Pentecostals, his ministry in Oxford Centre for Mission Studies that ushered him to ecumenism, and his work with Oral Roberts University that links him with Pentecostals and Charismatics qualify him to write a book that demonstrates that we serve “One Christ, [with] Many Witnesses”.”

Second-Generation African Pentecostals in the West

“Many Christian leaders worry about the future of African Christians in the West. Second-Generation provides a preview of an emerging paradigm and shows that the young people are still interested in the faith and the church. The key to transforming the fears of tomorrow is in the hands of current leaders. What they provide for the youth today will determine the future. Second-Generation provides an insight into preparing the next generation.”

The Holy Spirit, Women, and Mission

Women

“This insightful exploration of women’s roles in leadership and ministry brilliantly highlights their invaluable contributions to the church and society. The case studies presented shed light on the challenges faced by women in the Global South and emphasize God’s call for all people, regardless of gender. With rich examples of perseverance and faith, this work is a vital resource for understanding and promoting equality and empowerment in spiritual leadership. Highly recommended!”

Transmitting the Spirit in Missions

Evangelism & Missions

“In this book, Dr. Jimmy Markin argues that the missions abroad of the Church of Pentecost . . . has a deliberate intention for reverse mission. He contends that as a typical example of a Pentecostal church in this era, the Church of Pentecost moves beyond translating the message to transmitting the Spirit in its global missionary endeavors. This book will open your mind to the debate on reverse missions.”