Charles Self

Dr. Charlie Self is the Professor of Church History at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and Sr. Advisor at The Acton Institute. He is also a member of the Missio Alliance Steering Team.

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What’s the Difference Between Healthy Self-Denial and Unhealthy Self-Destruction?

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WATCH: Dr. Charlie Self on Faithful Churches and Flourishing Communities

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Missional Insights from Unusual Places: Lessons from Pope Francis, Joel Osteen and Billy Graham

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Nurturing Life: Pastoral Insights For Parents

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A Baptism of Tears

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Unsanctified Mercy: Integrating Compassion and Conviction for Human Flourishing

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Pentecost Reimagined For the 21st Century

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A Different Kind of Conversation: Why I AM Attending and Presenting at #TrulyHuman

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Becoming #TrulyHuman: An Eschatology that Integrates Ecological Concerns and Economic Flourishing

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Becoming #TrulyHuman: Agape, Eros and Gender Confusion

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Becoming #TrulyHuman: Competing Global Anthropologies

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#ChurchTrending: The Maccabees, A Christmas Truce, and Bonhoeffer on Peacemaking

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#ChurchTrending: Economic Flourishing and Kingdom Impact

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Missional IS Ecumenical

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What Jesus Did Not Pray For

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The Trinity and Human Flourishing: A New Ode to Joy

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The Surprises of Pentecost: When the Spirit Comes to All

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What Are We Asking For?

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Beyond Eros and Icons of the Age to Come: Lenten Anthropology

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A Plea for Thoughtfulness

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When the Spirit Comes: New Creation and New Community

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After Advent, Before Lent: Life in “Ordinary” Moments

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Why John Wesley Matters for 21st Century Mission

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Liberated from Ideological Captivity: Becoming Creative, Ecumenical and Hospitable