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51 At the Grass-Roots: Kathryn Kuhlman's Pentecostal-Charismatic Influence on Historic Mainstream Churches Wayne E. Warner Kathryn Kuhlman (1907-1976) was one of the most enigmatic and controversial preachers of the twentieth century. Finding it difficult to define her ministry and place her in one of the Evangelical camps, many Kuhlman watchers simply counted her with faith healers because of her "miracle services."' Despite all the hype about Kuhlman's healing services and her best-selling books of testimonials from people who claimed they were healed under her ministry,' it should be noted that she was more than a faith healer-a term she hated-and more than an evangelist-a term she sometimes tolerated. At the grass-roots of mainstream Protestant and Catholic churches she brought people together, poured balm into their religious wounds, and shaped opinions and practices as an ecumenist and Evangelical-Pentecostal ambassador-although she described her ministry as one who simply carried "a water bucket for the Lord," and as "a handmaiden of the Lord".' The stated purpose of the Kathryn Kuhlman Foundation remains characteristically non-sectarian: "To promote, foster and interpret Christianity to the world and engage in other religious, charitable and educational activities."4 Any designation of Kuhlman as ' A few video
Pneuma – Brill
Published: Jan 1, 1995
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