James Craig
James Craig received his master of arts degree in theology from University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto School of Theology in 1995. He served as a pastor and as a Bible College teacher and has written extensively on Christian curriculum. He works at the national headquarters of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada in missions research and communications. Among his current roles is PAOC archivist.
Bio last updated April 30th, 2019.
Articles by James Craig
Robert McAlister
By James Craig
August 10, 2017
Robert Edward McAlister played a foundational role in the early growth of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC), the nation’s largest Pentecostal denomination. His labours as an evangelist, pastor, organizer, teacher, writer and missions promoter helped the PAOC grow from twenty-seven churches in 1919 to over one thousand today.
Robert Edward McAlister played a foundational role in the early growth of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC), the nation’s largest Pentecostal denomination During his fifteen years as its editor, McAlister wrote expositions of Christian doctrine, warned of the dangers that threatened the fledgling movement, and promoted the cause of missions In 1920, McAlister also founded the Pentecostal Testimony, a publication that still serves as the official organ of the PAOC