Joanne B. Holstein is a Becker Bible Studies teacher and author of Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians. She has received her Master of Science degree in Psychology/Christian Counseling with honors from Liberty University. She is well-known as a counselor to Christian faithful who are struggling with tremendous burden in these difficult times. She is a leading authority on the history of development of the Christian churches and the practices and beliefs of world religions and cults.
The Open Bible Standard Churches are an association of Pentecostal Protestant churches. Their doctrine is like the Assemblies of God; they believe in the gifts of the Spirit and speaking in tongues.
The Independent Charismatic Church is a charismatic movement that is international and transdenominational. It is a fellowship of Christians who believe that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are manifested in this time.