Trinitarianism and Pentecostal Ecclesial Practices

Trinitarianism and Pentecostal Ecclesial Practices

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This article investigates a possible connection between a doctrine of the Trinity and Pentecostal ecclesial practices.I aim to show how a hierarchical model of the Trinity generally motivates a hierarchical church structure.Moreover, I argue that a hierarchical church structure has some Mirrors potential problems; it can, among other things, lead to an expected loyalty by church members to their leaders.

If the church is to dampen such problems, I suggest that not only organisational but also theological work is needed.Thus, I propose that an understanding of the Trinity as ontologically and functionally relational may benefit the Pentecostal church in upholding equality and Dualsenses Rich Repair Duo reciprocity between leaders and members of a congregation.