Brad Christerson
ArticleHow Self-Proclaimed Christian ‘Prophets’ Provided Religious Motivation for the Jan. 6 Events at the US CapitolThis article was originally published by The Conversation. In addition to symbols of white supremacy, many of the rioters at the Capitol on Jan. 6 carried signs bearing religious messages, such as …Topics: Brad Christerson
ReportReimagining Impact: An Evaluation of the Avanath/CORCDC PartnershipThis study examines the social impact of community service organizations that are affiliated with church groups in Southern California. In our work with many such faith-based groups, we have found that, while …Topics: Black Church, Brad Christerson, CMCCE, Economic Justice, weforum
CommentaryHow a Growing Christian Movement is Seeking to Change AmericaThis article was originally published on The Conversation. Last week, from Oct. 6 to 9, the National Mall in Washington, D.C. was filled with tents, worship music and prayer for the “Awaken …Topics: Brad Christerson, Christianity, Faith-State Relations, Pentecostalism, Politics, Religious Affiliation, Richard Flory
CommentaryHow a Christian Movement Is Growing Rapidly in the Midst of Religious DeclineThis article was originally published on The Conversation. In August of 2011, more than 30,000 people cheered wildly as the then U.S. presidential candidate and Texas Governor Rick Perry – now secretary …Topics: Brad Christerson, Christianity, Innovation and Change, Pentecostalism, Politics, Religious Leadership, Richard Flory
BookThe Rise of Network Christianity: How Independent Leaders are Changing the Religious LandscapeThe Rise of Network Christianity: How Independent Leaders Are Changing the Religious Landscape Brad Christerson and Richard Flory (Oxford University Press 2017) The writing of this book was supported by the Pentecostal Charismatic Research …Topics: Books, Brad Christerson, Christianity, Evangelicalism, Innovation and Change, Richard Flory
CommentaryWhy Do Christians Like Trump? Evangelicals Flirt with FascismDonald Trump has now won among evangelicals in South Carolina’s primary and in Nevada’s caucuses, keeping his momentum going into Super Tuesday. Sarah Palin’s endorsement and support from other high-profile evangelicals, including …Topics: Brad Christerson, Christianity, Evangelicalism, Innovation and Change, Politics
CommentaryChinese Christians Reshaping Their NationIn 1989, just after college, I moved to Beijing to teach English to Chinese graduate students. I was in Tiananmen Square when the tanks rolled in and fled on my bike in …Topics: Brad Christerson, Innovation and Change, Protest Movements, Religious Leadership
CommentaryThe Pentecostalization of Protestant ChristianityAs a sociologist of religion and a professor at Biola University, I’m immersed in Christian culture. But it took a two-year research project on new movements in Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity for …Topics: Black Church, Brad Christerson, Christianity, Pentecostalism
BookGrowing up in America: The Power of Race in the Lives of TeensGrowing Up in America: The Power of Race in the Lives of Teens Richard Flory with Brad Christerson and Korie Edwards (Stanford University Press: 2010) People’s experiences …Topics: Books, Brad Christerson, Economic Justice, Politics, Racial Justice, Religious Affiliation, Richard Flory