About Us - Pentecostal Resources Group

The Pentecostal Resources Group exists to develop, curate, and distribute resources that equip the church for Kingdom progress.

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1944 — Present

The PRG Story

1944

PPH Launch

In 1944 the Pentecostal Church Incorporated (PCI) launched its publishing arm, the Pentecostal Publishing House, in conjunction with opening its new headquarters building in St. Louis. In 1945 the PCI merged with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ to form the United Pentecostal Church. The new organization retained the PCI headquarters building and the publishing house.

1946

Editorial Division Formed

In 1946 the UPC formed what would become the Editorial Division to produce the Pentecostal Herald and a limited offering of Sunday school curriculum.

1969

Word Aflame Publications

Recognizing the need for a full line of Apostolic curriculum, in 1969 the church created Word Aflame Publications. Millions of pieces of curriculum have been distributed since its formation.

1975

Word Aflame Press

In 1975 Word Aflame Press became the book publishing imprint of the church. In the last quarter of the twentieth century the publishing ministry of the UPCI grew significantly. During this time period, PPH operated a full service printing business complete with typesetting, prepress, presses, bindery, and fulfillment services. However, technological advances in printing and computer design changed the face of PPH.

1983

The Oneness of God Published

In 1983 Word Aflame Press published The Oneness of God by David K. Bernard. This important work not only remains a best-selling book with over 1.2 million copies in circulation, but it also helped codify the beliefs of the Oneness movement.

2006

Division of Publication

In 2006 all UPCI publishing and resource development entities were consolidated into the Division of Publications. The editor in chief served as the division head. Shortly thereafter, printing, bindery, and fulfillment were outsourced and the footprint of the Division of Publications shrunk.

2014

Apostolic Study Bible Produced

In 2014 Word Aflame Press produced the Apostolic Study Bible. This resource was the first of its kind and included commentary written by numerous Oneness Pentecostal scholars. Continuing to sell thousands each year, this Bible is helping students of Scripture better understand the important message of God’s Word.

2017

Ministry Central Launch

In 2017 PRG launched Ministry Central as the official training platform of the UPCI. It continues to serve as the hub of ministerial training and houses the courses necessary for receiving credentials with the United Pentecostal Church International.

2023

PRG Formed

In response to the changing landscape of publishing and digital media and the growing ministry footprint of the Division of Publications, it was reformulated as the Pentecostal Resources Group (PRG) in 2023. Currently PRG is organized into three teams: resource development, marketing and sales, and operations and finance.

Collaboration

Because we are better together, we will make every effort to work collaboratively within PRG, with other ministries at UPCI World Headquarters, and with the broader Apostolic movement.

Robin Johnston

President, PRG

Editor in Chief, UPCI

Lee Ann Alexander

Senior Vice President, PRG

P.D. Buford

Vice President, Periodicals

Eric Morley

Vice President of Operations and Finance

Kaleb Saucer

Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Darin Sargent

Ministry Central Director

LJ Harry

Curriculum Director, Adult Editor

Paul Records

Grow Through Groups Director

Everett Gossard

Book Editor

Chris Anderson

Elementary Resource Developer

Evan Zenobia

Youth Resource Developer, Discipleship Now Coordinator

Jonathan McClintock

Special Projects Editor

Marlene Favorite

Early Childhood Resource Developer

Wes Stephens

Youth Resource Specialist

Becky Christman

Copy Editor

Anna Blum

Editorial Assistant

Brian Crain

Data Analyst

Jina Crain

Production Manager

Tim Cummings

Graphic Design Supervisor

Angie Fosdick

Production Scheduler

Dennis Fiorini

Graphic Designer

Savannah Sullivan

Graphic Designer

Jennifer Cecil

Administrative Associate

David Zuniga

Videographer

Jackson Maloy

Media Specialist

Neil Leaman

Customer Service Supervisor

Stephen Roy

Web Administrator

Alena Stewart

Marketing Brand Manager

Jalen Blake

Marketing Brand Manager

Christian Walmer

Outbound Sales Specialist

Megan Nanney

Customer Service Rep

Amy Servoss

Customer Service Rep

Natalie Espinoza

Customer Service Rep

Our Core Values

Truth

Collaboration

Innovation

Stewardship

Integrity

Excellence

The PRG Team