Donald Miller, executive director of the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture and director of the USC School of Religion, co-wrote “Global Pentecostalism: The New Face of Christian Social Engagement” with Tetsunao Yamamori.

Book
Fijians in Transnational Pentecostal Networks
Fijians in Transnational Pentecostal Networks by Karen Brison (Australian National University, 2023) The writing of this book was supported by the Pentecostal Charismatic Research Initiative. In Fijians in Transnational Pentecostal Networks, Karen J. Brison ...

Book
Religion in Los Angeles: Religious Activism, Innovation and Diversity in the Global City
Religion in Los Angeles: Religious Activism, Innovation and Diversity in the Global City Edited by Richard Flory and Diane Winston (Routledge, 2021) Why has Los Angeles been a hotspot for religious activism, ...
Richard Flory and Diane Winston

CRCC in the News
Washington Post & RNS: Flory on Pentecostal Church’s Attempt to Resurrect a Child
Hundreds of congregants attempted to resurrect a 2-year-old girl with song and dance at Bethel Church in Redding, California. The Washington Post and Religious News Service interviewed Richard Flory on Pentecostal beliefs ...

CRCC in the News
The Guardian: Flory on the Rise of Pentecostalism in America
Today’s Pentecostalism in America is not what it used to be. As Australian Pentecostal groups – such as Hillsong, C3, and A21 – are rapidly growing across America, they are also transforming ...
Video
Wellness and Wellbeing: Caring for Self and Community
Anyone can experience burn out – pastors, preachers and even volunteers. Leaders can help their congregations thrive by maintaining their own wellbeing and helping their teams do so as well. As part ...

Commentary
“We Save Us” – 2025 Trends to Watch in Religion and Society
Multiple wildfires broke out across Los Angeles the day before our team was scheduled to discuss 2025 trends to watch in religion and society. Our leader canceled the meeting, while other team ...
Resources
Congregations Affected by LA County Wildfires
In the wake of disasters, congregations and faith organizations often respond to the immediate physical needs of their members and neighbors, while also providing emotional and spiritual care to those who have ...

Report
Reimagining Church: A Toolkit
Even as religious affiliation declines in the United States, some faith groups across religious traditions continue to thrive. But what does it mean to thrive? How can congregations grow more vital as ...