Includes bibliographical references and index.

Front Matter -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Notes on Contributors -- Map -- Introduction / Denise A. Austin , Jacqueline Grey and Paul W. Lewis -- East Asia -- Leaders of Japanese Pentecostalism / Denise A. Austin and Masakazu Suzuki -- Yonggi Cho’s Influence on Pentecostal Theology in Korea / Yung Hun Choi -- Self-Narration and Theological Formation of Contemporary Chinese House Church Networks / Selena Y. Z. Su and Dik Allan -- From Collaborations with Missionaries to Independence: an Early History of the Hong Kong Pentecostal Mission (1907–1930) / Connie Au -- The Origins and Development of Assemblies of God School of Theology in Taiwan / Michael Chase -- Southeast Asia -- The Development of Pentecostalism in Cambodia and Laos / Darin Clements , Ken Huff and Nyotxay -- Pentecostalism in Thailand and Vietnam / James Hosack and Jason Morris -- Social Concern and the Assemblies of God in Myanmar / Saw Tint Sann Oo -- Critical Reflections on the Growth of Pentecostalism in Malaysia / Denise A. Austin and Lim Yeu Chuen -- Pentecostalism in the Philippines / Doreen Alcoran-Benavidez , Edwardneil Benavidez , Adonis Abelard O. Gorospe and Dynnice Rosanny Engcoy -- Pentecostalism in Indonesia / Gani Wiyono -- Pentecostalism in Singapore: History, Adaptation and Future / Mathew Mathews -- Oceania -- The Pentecostal Movement in the South Pacific Islands / Kellesi Gore -- Pentecostalism in Papua New Guinea / Sarita D. Gallagher and Luisa J. Gallagher -- Pentecostalism in Aotearoa–New Zealand / Michael J. Frost -- Australian Pentecostalism: from Marginalised to Megachurches / Denise A. Austin and Shane Clifton -- Concluding Remarks / Denise A. Austin and Paul W. Lewis -- Back Matter -- Index.

Asia Pacific Pentecostalism , edited by Denise A. Austin, Jacqueline Grey, and Paul W. Lewis, yields previously untold stories and interdisciplinary analysis of pioneer foundations, denominational growth, leadership training, contextualisation, and community development across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. Pentecostalism in the Asia Pacific has made an enormous contribution to its global family—from the more visible influence of Yonggi Cho from Korea to the worship revolutions from Australia (particularly associated with Hillsong) and the lesser known missionary activity from Fiji—each region has contributed significantly to global Christianity. Some communities prospered despite hostile environments and wartime devastation. This volume provides a systematic study of the geographical contexts of Asia Pacific Pentecostalism, including historical development, theological influences, and sociological perspectives. Contributors are: Doreen Alcoran-Benavidez, Dik Allan, Connie Au, Denise A. Austin, Edwardneil Benavidez, John Carter, Michael Chase, Yung Hun Choi, Darin Clements, Shane Clifton, Dynnice Rosanny Engcoy, Michael J. Frost, Luisa J. Gallagher, Sarita D. Gallagher, Kellesi Gore, Adonis Abelard O. Gorospe, Jacqueline Grey, James Hosack, Ken Huff, Paul W. Lewis, Lim Yeu Chuen, Mathew Mathews, Jason Morris, Nyotxay (pseudonym), Saw Tint Sann Oo, Selena Y. Z. Su, Masakazu Suzuki, and Gani Wiyono.