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A lively dialogue on pneumatology took place in JPT 4 (April 1994) between Jürgen Moltmann and Pentecostal scholars. I want to return to this dialogue and examine two of the key difference in understanding, suggesting that Pentecostals focus on the 'particular' and the 'transcendent' whereas Moltmann emphasizes the 'universal' and the 'immanent.' These differences are of significant importance in the theology and practice of mission. Although both Moltmann and Pentecostals share a desire for mission to be holistic and experiential, they differ over the means of mission and characteristics of mission. In some ways this difference reflects the wider difference between ecumenical and evangelical theologies of mission. Building on the dialogue, I want to suggest the outline of a way beyond these differences by suggesting a pneumatological framework for mission. This framework grounds mission in movements of the Holy Spirit and is suggestive of a new way forward in the theology of mission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on a study which examined Pentecostal mission motivation within a framework suggested by the voluntary principle. Definition of the voluntary principle; Links between the missionary and Pentecostal movements; Developments in the framework.

Explores how an eschatological outlook can broaden some existing definitions of mission. Link between mission and eschatology; Characteristics of the kingdom of God which are relevant to a mission; Relationship between evangelism and social actions; Marks of a mission.