John Ashcroft & Pentecostalism

This article from the Hannibal Courier Post was written when Ashcroft was mulling a presidential run in 1999. It offers a good analysis of Ashcroft's religious beliefs and practices.

A 1998 interview with John Ashcroft and two other Christian members of Congress, from Pentecostal Evangel magazine.

A comparison of John Ashcroft and Richard Gephardt, with special attention given to Ashcroft's religious background, the Assemblies of God, and his father, J. Robert Ashcroft, the well-known Pentecostal leader.

A 1997 article from World Magazine explains why Ashcroft was poised to become the candidate of the Religious Right.

This listing shows that Ashcroft was the top Senate recipient of money from religous groups during the most recent campaign. His church, the Assemblies of God, ranks sixth among his top contributors.

A Salon.com article suggests that Ashcroft's blocking of Ronnie White for a federal judgeship because of his pro-choice politics cost him his Senate seat. The move might block Ashcroft's confirmation as attorney general as well.

A good overview of Pentecostalism, focusing on beliefs, history, and recent events. From Sojourner's Magazine.

Opposing views on the subject from Ontario Consultants on Religous Tolerance.

An overview of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic movement from Christianity Today magazine.

An article from Christian History magazine about snake handling among Pentecostals.

The largest Pentecostal denomination in the world, with more than 32 million members. Members of the Assemblies of God, including John Ashcroft, ascribe to these

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Pentecostal church in Pensacola, Florida. Home of the "Pensacola Outpouring."

Website of the outpouring in Smithton, Missouri.

Website of the famous revival. Has detailed information about the Toronto revival, plus a comprehensive list of links to other revivals and renewal movements.

One of the major African-American Pentecostal denominations. The group claims 8 million members, as of 1997.

An umbrella group Pentecostal churches that claims 3,876 churches and about 600,000 members in the U.S. and Canada and 2.6 million worldwide.

Organization of Pentecostal groups around the world that meets triennially to share ideas for world evangelization.