result, among other considerations, of Pentecostals who have been prepared to maturely reflect on their core values, as well as the influence of the Charismatic Renewal and other associated groups who have allied themselves with, learnt from and mentored their older sibling in ways that have helped modify its teaching and practices. At the same time, this process has been helped by the rise of Pentecostal theological colleges, the increase in Pentecostal scholarship and academic excellence and a