When asked what my "particular faith tradition is" at YDS, I often resort to "non-Denominational Protestant." More specifically, "basically Evangelical with some Charismatic things mixed in."
The more I journey through faith in this context, though, the more I feel like identifying as a Pentecostal. There really is something about including the third member of the Trinity--the Holy Spirit--that is very important.
I've always been in tune with some of the more "Spirit-filled" aspects of faith--and even had prophetic inclinations in certain seasons. Grounded in Scripture, faith that follows the Spirit and emphasizes the love of Jesus is a good thing.
I don't know if I could have survived YDS without my fellow Pentecostals, with whom I've prayed and shared many meals. It's so nice to have this as a "home base," even as I have absolutely loved the ecumenism of YDS and the chance to be around mainline Protestants and more high-church liturgy.
Perhaps the next time someone asks me what denomination I belong to, I might just say, "I'm Pentecostal!"
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