Publications & Presentations
Popular Articles
2021
Baker, N. (2021). Interviewed for "Generosity or exploitation? Why some Australians give 10 per cent of their income to a church".
Austin, D. (2021). Pentecostals are talking to Islam, another fast-growing faith group. Eternity, .
2018
Austin, D. A.(2018). “Alphacrucis College Celebrates 70 Year”. Australian Christian Churches E-Mag, 128-30.
2017
Austin, D. A.(2017). “Mary Yeung: An extraordinary Australian Chinese Pentecostal”.
Austin, D. A.(2017). “Mary Yeung: An extraordinary Australian Chinese Pentecostal”. Crucis, 6 March.
2012
Accent: Celebrating 75 Years Special Edition (2012). “Leaders in Training”.
Books
2023
Austin, D. A., Duderija, A. and Luetz, J. M. (2023). Interfaith Engagement Beyond the Divide Approaches, Experiences, and Practices. Singapore: Springer.
2019
Austin, D. A., Grey, J. and Lewis, P. W.(2019). Asia Pacific Pentecostalism. Leiden: Brill.
2017
Austin, D. A.(2017). Jesus First: The Life and Leadership of Andrew Evans. Sydney: Australasian Pentecostal Studies.
2013
Austin, D. A.(2013). Our College: A History of the National Training College of Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God in Australia). Sydney: Australian Pentecostal Studies.
2011
Austin, D. A.(2011). 'Kingdom-Minded' People: Christian Identity and the Contributions of Chinese Business Christians. Leiden: Brill.
2009
Austin, D. A.(2009). The Man from Little River: The Story of George McArdle, Former Bass Player for the Little River Band. Sydney: Ark House Publishing.
2002
Austin, D. A.(2002). From Pasture to Pastorate: The History of Morningside Uniting Church 1902-2002. Brisbane: Morningside Uniting Church.
2001
Austin, D. A.(2001). “Going the Second Mile: The Philanthropy of Chinese Business Christians”.
Book Chapters
2023
Lüetz, J. M., Austin, D. A., & Duderija, A. (2023). “Interfaith Approaches and Practices: The State of the Art” in J. M. Lüetz, D. A. Austin, & A. Duderija (Eds.). Interfaith Approaches and Practices: The State of the Art. (pp. 1-25). Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature.
Austin, D. A., Pegram, N., Pope, R., & Muqowim. (2023). “Spiritual Formation in Muslim and Pentecostal Higher Education: A Comparative Case Study Between Australia and Indonesia (Part One)” in J. M. Lüetz, D. A. Austin, & A. Duderija (Eds.). Interfaith Approaches and Practices: The State of the Art (pp.203-223). Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature.
Pegram, N., Austin, D. A., Muqowim, Duderija, A. & Lüetz, J. M. (2023). “Character Formation in Muslim and Christian Higher Education: A Comparative Case Study Between Australia and Indonesia (Part Two)” in J. M. Lüetz, D. A. Austin, & A. Duderija (Eds.). Interfaith Approaches and Practices: The State of the Art. (pp. 225-246). Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature.
2021
Denise A. Austin and David Perry (2021). Developing a research and scholarship framework: An Australian Christian higher education case study In Johannes M. Luetz and Beth Green, Innovating Christian Education Research: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (pp. 125-142). Springer: Singapore.
Austin, D. A. & Mawston, S. (2021). "Identity Formation in Australian Pentecostalism: A Reception History of Romans 8:37"E UPDATE In R. Wadholm Jr, M. W. Mittelstadt, and D. D. Isgrigg, Reception History: Receiving Scripture in the Pentecostal and Charismatic Traditions (pp. 257-281). Centre for Pentecostal Theology: Cleveland TN.
2020
Austin, D. A.(2020). "Philanthropic Contributions of an Early Australian Chinese Pentecostal: 'The Miracle of Grace’” In John Fitzgerald and Hon Ming Yip, Overseas Chinese Philanthropy (pp. 173-192). Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.
Austin, D. A.(2020). "Andrew Evans: The Making of an Australian Pentecostal Politician" In Cristina Rocha, Mark Hutchinson and Kathleen Openshaw, Australasian Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements: Arguments from the Margins (pp. 148-170). Brill: Leiden.
Austin, D. A.(2020). "Zschech, Darlene" In Wilkinson, M., Brill's Encyclopaedia of Global Pentecostalism (pp. ). Brill: Leiden.
Austin, D. A.(2020). "Greenwood, Charles L." In Wilkinson, M., Brill's Encyclopaedia of Global Pentecostalism (pp. ). Brill: Leiden.
Austin, D. A.(2020). "Brawner, Mina Ross" In Wilkinson, M., Brill's Encyclopaedia of Global Pentecostalism (pp. ). Brill: Leiden.
Austin, D. A.(2020). "Mongolia" In Wilkinson, M., Brill's Encyclopaedia of Global Pentecostalism (pp. ). Brill: Leiden.
2019
Austin, D. A. and Suzuki, M. (2019). “Leaders of Japanese Pentecostalism” In Austin, D. A., Grey, J. and Lewis, P. W., Asia Pacific Pentecostalism (pp. 13-36).
Austin, D. A. and Clifton, S. (2019). “Australian Pentecostalism: From Marginalised to Mega-churches” In Denise A. Austin, Jacqueline Grey and Paul Lewis, Asia Pacific Pentecostalism (pp. 372-399). Leiden: Brill.
Austin, D. A. and Lim, Y. C.(2019). "Critical Reflections on the Growth of Pentecostalism in Malaysia" In Denise A. Austin, Jacqueline Grey and Paul Lewis, Asia Pacific Pentecostalism (pp. 195-216). Leiden: Brill.
Austin, D. A., Grey, J. and Lewis, P. W.(2019). "Introduction" In , Asia Pacific Pentecostalism (pp. 1-12). Leiden: Brill.
Austin, D. A., Grey, J. and Lewis, P. W.(2019). "Concluding Remarks" In , Asia Pacific Pentecostalism (pp. 400-406). Leiden: Brill.
2018
Austin, D. A.(2018). “Theological Education in Oceania” In Mark A. Lamport, Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South (pp. 793-794). Lanham MA: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Austin, D. A.(2018). “Australia” In Mark A. Lamport, Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South (pp. 56-59). Lanham MA: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Austin, D. A.(2018). “Pentecostalism – Oceania” In Mark A. Lamport, Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South (pp. ). Lanham MA: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Austin, D. A.(2018). “Mongolia” In Mark A. Lamport, Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South (pp. 536–539). Lanham MA: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
2017
Austin, D. A.(2017). “‘Flowing Together’: The Origins and Early Development of Hillsong Church within Assemblies of God in Australia” In Tanya Riches and Tom Wagner, The Hillsong Movement Examined: You Call Me Out Upon The Waters (pp. 21-38). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
2016
Austin, D. A. and Grey, J. (2016). “The ‘Outback Spirit’ of Pentecostal Women Pioneers in Australia” In Lois Olena and Margaret A. De Alminana, Women in Pentecostal and Charismatic Ministry: Informing an Ongoing Gender-Focused Dialogue on the Faith Contributions of Women (pp. 204-226). Leiden: Brill.
Austin, D. A.(2016). “Joined Hands: Asian Influence on Australian Pentecostal Identity” In Vinson Synan and Amos Yong, Global renewal Christianity: Spirit-empowered movements, past, present, and future, vol 1: Asia and Oceania (pp. 283-293). Lake Mary FL: Charisma House Publishers.
2011
Austin, D. A.(2011). “A ‘Model’ Cooperative Effort: The Salvation Army during the Sino-Japanese War” In , Baptism by Fire: The Chinese Church during the Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945 (pp. ). Hong Kong: Alliance Bible Seminary.
2010
Denise A. Austin (2010). "Seeking Justice, Serving God: The Role of Chinese Religion and Christian Spirituality in Promoting Social Justice Orientations in Chinese Christians" In Martin Dowson and Stuart Devenish, International Advances in Education: Global Initiatives for Equity and Social Justice Vol 6 - Religion and Spirituality (pp. 17-36). Charlotte NC: Information Age Publishing.
2004
Austin, D. A.(2004). "'Of Which I was Part': Pastor Ron Woolley, Australia” In Wanda Bigham, Graham Leo and Won Sul Lee, Teaching the Truth in Dynamic Times: Australia, Japan, Korea, Pakistan (pp. ). Seoul: Asia-Pacific Federation of Christian Schools.
Austin, D. A.(2004). "Citizens of Heaven: Overseas Chinese Christians during Australian Federation” In Sophie Couchman, John Fitzgerald and Paul Macgregor, After the Rush: Regulation, participation and Chinese communities in Australia 1860-1940 (pp. ). Fitzroy, VIC: Otherland.
2001
Austin, D. A.(2001). Morningside Uniting Church In Rod Fisher Rod and Janet Hayward - assistant editor Denise Austin, Our Federation: Brisbane heritage trail 1901 (pp. ). Brisbane: Brisbane History Group.
Book Reviews
2017
Austin, D. A.(2017). “Messenger: Sydney Elton and the Making of Pentecostalism in Nigeria – Book Review”. Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology, 2, 2 137-140.
2016
Austin, D. A.(2016). “Pentecostalism in Africa: Presence and Impact of Pneumatic Christianity in Postcolonial Societies – Book Review”. Australasian Pentecostal Studies, 18.
2011
Austin, D. A.(2011). “After Imperialism: Christian Identity in China and the Global Evangelical Movement – Book Review”. Lucas, 2, 3 96-98.
2003
Austin, D. A.(2003). "China and Christianity: Burdened past, hopeful future – book review”. Asian Studies Review, .
2001
Austin, D. A.(2001). "Christianity made in Japan: A study of indigenous movements – book review”. Asian Studies Review, 25, 2.
2000
Austin, D. A.(2000). "Christianity in China:From the eighteenth century to the present – book review”. China Quarterly, 164.
Journal Articles
2023
Atabongwoung, G., Lüetz, J. M., & Austin, D. A. (2023). Invigorating Interfaith Consciousness for the Common Good: Reimagining the Role of African Religion and Pentecostalism in Contemporary South Africa. Religions 14(4): 486-504.
2022
Austin, D.A., Perry, D. & Fogarty, S. (2022). Politics and Pentecostalism in Australia: Prime Minister Scott Morrison as the “Miracle Man”. Pneuma, 44: 100-188.
Austin, D. A. & Carter, J. (2022). Asia Pacific Theological Association: Three Decades of Contribution toward Pentecostal Research and Ministry Training. International Bulletin of Mission Research, 46(4): 505-515. https://doi.org/10.1177/23969393221100410
2021
Austin, D. A., Pegram, N., Hodson, C., Hepplewhite, H. & Nelson, B. (2021). Australian higher education third party arrangements: an independent institute case study. Tertiary Education and Management, 27 281-296.
2020
Austin, D. A. and Davaadar, T. (2020). Pentecostalism in Mongolia: A Case Study of Mongolia Assemblies of God. Inner Asia, 22 277–298.
2017
Austin, D. A.(2017). The ‘Third Spreading’: Origins and Development of Protestant Evangelical Christianity in Contemporary Mongolia. Inner Asia, 19 64-90.
Austin, D. A.(2017). “‘A Contagious Church’: Theological Influences of Pentecostalism in Sydney (1916-2016)”. St Mark’s Review, (December 2017) 114-132.
Austin, D. A.(2017). Mary Yeung: An Extraordinary Australian Chinese Pentecostal. Crucis, 6 March.
2015
Austin, D. and Perry, D. (2015). “From Jerusalem to Athens: A Journey of Pentecostal Pedagogy in Australia”. Journal of Adult Theological Education, 12, 1 43–55.
2013
Austin, D. A.(2013). “Mary Yeung: The Ordinary Life of An Extraordinary Australian Chinese Pentecostal – Part II”. Asian Journal Pentecostal Studies, 16, 2 (August 2013) 123-137.
Austin, D. A.(2013). “Mary Yeung: The Ordinary Life of An Extraordinary Australian Chinese Pentecostal – Part I”. Asian Journal Pentecostal Studies, 16, 2 (August 2013) 99-122.
2009
Austin, D. A.(2009). "'The Scroll Thus Far Unrolled': Kenneth Scott Latourette’s Model for a Christian Historiography". Australian Journal of Mission Studies, 3, 2 39-47. | External link
2000
Austin, D. A.(2000). "Asian Religion". International Institute of Asian Studies Newsletter - University of Leiden, 20.
Austin, D. A.(2000). "International Workshop: Industrial Relations in East Asia". Chinese Business History, 10, 2 (Fall 2000).
1998
Austin, D. A.(1998). "Chinese Business Networks". Chinese Business History, 8, 2 (Fall 1998).
Research & Professional Grants
2018
Disaster Combo Workshop - Australasian Pentecostal Studies Centre, $2250, Community Heritage Grant (National Library of Australia)
2017
Development of an Online Ordination Training Program, $50000, Australian Christian Churches
Pentecostalism in Diverse Communities of Western Sydney – Oral History Project, $2000, Arts NSW Community Grant
2016
Andrew Evans Historical Research Project, $20000, Community grant
Caring for Collections Workshop - Australasian Pentecostal Studies Centre, $2500, Community Heritage Grant (National Library of Australia)
Preservation Needs Assessment - Australasian Pentecostal Studies Centre, $4500, Community Heritage Grant (National Library of Australia)
The impact of Andrew Evans on Australian Pentecostal Theology, $2487, ARTFinc Grant
2015
Heritage Workshop - Australasian Pentecostal Studies Centre, $1808, Community Heritage Grant (National Library of Australia)
International Workshop for the Publication Project on Philanthropy and the Chinese Diaspora on the Pacific Rim, 1850-1949, History Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, $4000, Swinburne University of Technology, Asia-Pacific Centre for Social Investment and Philanthropy
2014
Philanthropy and the Chinese Diaspora on the Pacific Rim, 1850-1949, $2000, Swinburne University of Technology, Asia-Pacific Centre for Social Investment and Philanthropy
Significance Assessment - Australasian Pentecostal Studies Centre, $4400, Community Heritage Grant (National Library of Australia)
2003
School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics - Travel Grant, $5000, University of Queensland
University of Queensland Graduate School Research Travel Award, $3000, University of Queensland
2001
Australian Postgraduate Award, $500, University of Queensland
Australian Postgraduate Award, $20000, Department of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics - University of Queensland
Postgraduate Research Scholarship, $3000, University of Queensland
UMAP Scholarship - 3-Month Exchange Program with Shanghai Academy of Social Science, $4000, International Education Directorate, University of Queensland
2000
Travel Grant - Chinese Museum, Melbourne, $500, University of Queensland
Academic Conference Presentations
2020
"Australian Pentecostalism and the Transformational Leadership of Prime Minister Scott Morrison: The 'Miracle Man'" (2020), GloPent Conference, University of Basel, 15 Feb 2020
2019
"Developing a constructive framework for higher education third party arrangements" (2019), TEQSA 4th Annual Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 27 Nov 2019
Co-presenter: Hepplewhite, G., Hodson, C. and Nelson, B.“Developing a Research and Scholarship Framework” (2019), Australian Christian Higher Education Alliance, Queensland State Library, 31 Jul 2019
Co-presenter: Perry, D.“‘We Are More Than Conquerors’: A Reception History of Romans 8:37 and How it Shaped Corporate and Personal Identity in Australian Pentecostalism (1937-2017)” (2019), Society of Pentecostal Studies, Washington D. C., 01 Mar 2019
Co-presenter: Mawston, S.
2018
Panel Discussant - Contemporary Issues in Asia Pacific Christianity (2018), Asia Pacific Theological Symposium, TCA College, Singapore, 11 Sep 2018
“‘Co-operative Fellowship’: Migration as a Symbiotic Force for Pentecostal Ministry Training in Australia and New Zealand” (2018), Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianities in Oceania Conference, Alphacrucis College, 17 Aug 2018
“‘The Best is Yet to Come’: The Role of Higher Education in the Future of Hillsong Church” (2018), Australia and New Zealand Association of Theological Schools, Emmanuel College, University of Queensland, 02 Jul 2018
“‘The Best is Yet to Come’: The Role of Higher Education in the Future of Hillsong Church” (2018), GloPent Conference, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, 10 Feb 2018
“Pentecostal Pedagogy in Australia: The ‘Athens’ Paradigm in Practice” (2018), Council of Christian Colleges and Universities, Dallas, Texas, 01 Feb 2018
Co-presenter: Perry, D.
2017
“Capacity-building for Self-Accrediting Authority: A Collaborative HEPP-QN Model” (2017), Higher Education Compliance and Quality Forum, Melbourne, 11 Nov 2017
Co-presenter: Fernandez, J. and Perry, D.“Pentecostalism in Parliament: The ‘Prophetic Politics’ of Andrew Evans and the Rise of Family First in Australia” (2017), Pentecostal Charismatic Christianities in Australia Symposium, Western Sydney University, 12 Aug 2017
“Pastor of Paradise: Andrew Evans and the Assemblies of God in Australia” (2017), Society for Pentecostal Studies, St Louis, Missouri, 10 Mar 2017
2016
“‘Flowing Together’: The Origins and Early Development of Hillsong Church within Assemblies of God in Australia” (2016), Creeds and Conflict: Doing Theology in Sydney 1916-2016 – Heretics Centenary Conference and St Paul’s College Colloquium, Melbourne, 30 Nov 2016
“‘Make sure you tell your children’: An Oral History Workshop on Pentecostal Practice” (2016), Asia Pacific Theological Association Symposium, Myanmar, 27 Jul 2016
2015
“‘The Mongolian Assemblies of God: A Model for Asian Pentecostal Leadership” (2015), Asia Pacific Theological Association Symposium, Taiwan, 27 Jul 2015
“‘Decreed by Heaven’: A Model for Transformational Leadership in Mongolian Pentecostalism” (2015), Leadership – Biennial International Conference, Alphacrucis College, Sydney, 07 Jul 2015
“‘The Miracle of Grace’: Philanthropic Contributions of an Early Australian Chinese Pentecostal” (2015), International Workshop for the Publication Project on Philanthropy and the Chinese Diaspora on the Pacific Rim, 1850-1949, History Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 27 Jun 2015
2014
“‘United in Cooperative Fellowship’: Migration as a Symbiotic Force for Pentecostal Ministry Training in Australia and New Zealand” (2014), Gospel, Māori and Pentecost, Alphacrucis College, Auckland, 05 Dec 2014
“The Miracle of Grace: The Philanthropic Contributions of an Early Australian Chinese Pentecostal” (2014), International Workshop on Philanthropy and the Chinese Diaspora 1850-1949, Swinburne University, Melbourne, 28 Nov 2014
“Writing for Publication” (2014), 9th Asia Pacific Theological Association General Assembly, Bali, Indonesia, 23 Sep 2014
2013
“Alphacrucis College: The formation and development of the national training college of Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God in Australia)” (2013), World Alliance for Pentecostal Theological Education, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27 Aug 2013
“Joined Hands: Asian influence on Australian Pentecostal Identity” (2013), International Conference on Pentecostal Theology in the Marketplace, Alphacrucis College, Sydney, 11 Jul 2013
“Joined Hands: Asian Influence on Australian Pentecostal Identity” (2013), E21 Global Scholars Consultation – 2nd Meeting, Alphacrucis College, Sydney, 09 Jul 2013
“The Formation and Development of the National Training College of Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God in Australia)” (2013), Pentecostal and Charismatic Bible Colleges Conference, Alphacrucis College, Sydney, 17 Apr 2013
2012
“Mary Yeung: The Ordinary Daily Life of An Extraordinary Australian Chinese Pentecostal” (2012), International Conference on the History of Everyday Life in Late Imperial and Modern China, University of Queensland, 23 May 2012
2011
“Christianity with Chinese Characteristics: The Indigenisation of Chinese Christian Literature” (2011), Australia and New Zealand Association of Theological Schools, University of Sydney, 04 Jul 2011
“How is the Gospel Good News for Women” (2011), Gospelizers Conference, Crossway College, Australian College of Theology, 16 Apr 2011
2009
“A ‘model’ cooperative effort: the Salvation Army during the Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945)”, “The Chinese Church and the Sino- Japanese War, 1937-1945” (2009), VI International Conference on the History of Christianity in Modern China, Hong Kong Baptist University, 12 Jun 2009
"'Prophetic Imagination': The legacy of Alan Boddy (1947-2005) to Pentecostalism in Australia and Asia" (2009), Pentecostal and Charismatic Bible Colleges Conference, Citipointe Ministry College, Brisbane, 21 May 2009
2008
“The Scroll Thus Far Unrolled: Kenneth Scott Latourette’s Model for a Christian Historiography” (2008), Christian Mission in the Public Square Conference, Charles Sturt University, Canberra, 03 Oct 2008
2007
“Exceeding the Promise: The Salvation Army in China (1916-1958)” (2007), 10th Biennial Chinese Studies Association of Australia Conference, Griffith University: South Bank (City), Brisbane, 28 Jun 2007
2005
“The Contributions of Chinese Business Christians in Australia” (2005), History in the Making Workshop, University of Queensland, Brisbane, 07 Jun 2005
2004
“Seeking First the Kingdom of God: The Contributions of Chinese Business Christians" (2004), 15th Biennial Conference of the Asian Studies Association of Australia, Canberra Convention Centre, 30 Jun 2004
2003
“Kingdom-minded People: The Contributions of Chinese business Christians to Hong Kong during the Early Twentieth Century” (2003), Third Symposium on the History of Christianity in Modern China, Hong Kong Baptist University, 07 Nov 2003
2002
Discussant (2002), Workshop on Self and Individuality in Modern East Asia, University of Queensland, Brisbane, 22 Mar 2002
Workshop on Self and Individuality in Modern East Asia (2002), University of Queensland, Brisbane, 05 Mar 2002
2000
“Citizens of Heaven: Overseas Chinese Christians of Australian Federation” (2000), Chinese History during Australian Federation Conference, Chinese Museum, Melbourne, 14 Jul 2000
“The Role of Networking among the Chinese Community in Australia” (2000), Workshop on the Chinese in Australian and New Zealand History, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 07 Jul 2000
Other Presentations
2021
Developing a research and scholarship framework: An Australian Christian higher education case study - book launch (2021), Christian Heritage College, Brisbane, 18 Mar 2021
2018
"AC University Vision Progress" (2018), AC70 Gala Dinner, Sydney: Old Government House, 16 Aug 2018
2016
110th Anniversary Celebrations of the Azusa Street Revival (2016), Vision Christian Radio, Sydney, 11 Apr 2016
2015
“The Parramatta Legacy" (2015), Alphacrucis College Staff Camp, Sydney: Radisson Blue Plaza Hotel, 15 Jan 2015
2013
"My Personal Spiritual Journey" (2013), Alphacrucis College Staff Camp, Sydney: Radisson Blue Plaza Hotel, 18 Jan 2013
2012
“Our College: The History of the National Training College of the Assemblies of God in Australia” (2012), Alphacrucis College Staff Camp, Sydney: Radisson Blue Plaza Hotel, 20 Jan 2012