Sociological and political elements appear to be influencing a drawing closer of significant Pentecostal leaders and their churches to Evangelical "Renewal" theological positions according to a research analysis by Dr Mark Tronson 53, Chairman of Well-Being Australia and Australian cricket chaplain, 22 years. He says: The trend demonstrates that for a Pentecostal congregation to experience exponential growth, it taps into a market place of the upwardly mobile, the better educated and the politically savvy, an age bracket up to the mid '40s. The statistics are unquestionable.

One reasonable interpretation of the analysis is that Pentecostal leaders have recognized that this "specific market place" has grown more conservative than their generally selfish baby boomer parents, my generation.

In other words, many significant churches from all denominations throughout the nation are moving a little closer together and are finding mutual ground under a broader "Evangelical" umbrella which includes some Pentecostals.

This is likewise reflected in denominational demographic attendances at large Christian conferences run by Pentecostal churches and/or their mission agencies.

The dynamic of the Pentecostal movement, particularly with its lively worship has obviously influenced the nature of Australian Christianity. Most main stream Protestant churches today would incorporate some form of lively chorus singing along with traditional forms of worship.

This trend remains in "stark contrast" to those Pentecostal groups who choose to retain their distinctive Pentecostal attributes.

Significant Pentecostals and "Evangelicals in Renewal" have drawn closer and this is proving to have a very positive affect upon the Australian Christian community.

Reverend John Edmondstone, a past President of the Baptist Union of Australia and Director of Religious Programs on Sydney Radio 2CH which includes the very popular "Church News Report" program and a member of the NSW Council of Churches, said: "There seems to be a move to a more moderate position in many Pentecostal Churches."

Pastor Garry Harris, Christian Outreach Centre's (COC) national office in Sydney concurs: "The community is becoming aware Christian Churches are drawing closer together. This generation is more conservative and more collective in their thinking."

Mark Tronson's working paper on this trend illustrates this shift by demonstrating the "excesses" of the traditional Pentecostal movement. His Proposition is that it became inevitable in order to capture their researched market place. Dr Tronson's paper can be found on his web site: http://www.bushorchestra.com then to "On-Line Ministry".

Dr Mark Tronson 53, is a Baptist Minister, last year he received the "I & II Timothy Australian Episcopos Citation" for distinguished Christian leadership, Australian cricket chaplain 22 years, Master at "Timeout in Moruya" the recuperation facility for Australian Institute of Sport athletes, he updates the International Olympic Committee's "Religious Services" for subsequent host cities, a recognized itinerant Evangelist. He describes himself as a main stream Evangelical and was listed in New Life's top 25 most influential Australian Evangelicals.