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Pentecostalism’s Spiritual Capital in Los Angeles

Pentecostalism’s Spiritual Capital in Los Angeles

Pentecostalism’s Spiritual Capital in Los Angeles

A panel discussion that was part of “Spirit in the World: The Dynamics of Pentecostal Growth and Experience,” held October 6, 2006.

Presented by the John Templeton Foundation and the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture, this international symposium examines the global Pentecostal movement.

After the video presentation “The Sights and Sounds of Pentecostalism in L.A.” was a panel discussion moderated by Anthea Butler, assistant professor of religion at the University of Rochester.

Panelists were:
Lula Bailey Ballton of the West Angeles Community Development Corporation

Chin Khai, pastor of Myanmar Full Life Mission Church in Alhambra, Calif.

Bud Melton, associate pastor and director of ministry development at the L.A. Dream Center

Richard Ramos, executive director of the Latino Coalition for Faith and Community Initiatives