Early days

The Flame, first published in April of 1935 as a bimonthly organ of the Calvary Holiness Church, is now published quarterly as a resource for all those interested in biblical holiness. The Flame exists to give scriptural holiness a united voice throughout the world and to promote what John Wesley called “inward and outward holiness” –– that is, holiness of heart and life, a spiritual experience leading to a daily walk with Christ that permits men and women to “do righteousness” (1 John 3.7).

Because it does not promote a particular doctrinal position and strives to be apolitical, its contributors and its subscribers hail from a variety of denominations and backgrounds. The magazine is now organized as an independent not-for-profit trust with five trustees drawn from Great Britain and North America.

The current editor is Andrew E. J. Gutteridge, and the head of production and design is William J. Glasgow. The trustees are Ann C. Gutteridge, Carolyn J. Gutteridge, John Lemperes, William Malcolm, and Charles Dana Pereau.

Although the appearance of The Flame has changed many times over the years, its purpose as an independent Christian Holiness publication has remained the same: to make righteousness readable.

Reader reviews

  • Paul M.

    “The Flame is the perfect little magazine to whet your appetite for the deeper things of God.”

  • Dr. Greg R.

    “My morning fare.”

  • Rev. Dr. Ian F.

    “Everything old is new again –– or perhaps it should be. The Flame captures the “Fire” of God’s anointing upon preachers of the past, and their words of Scriptural Truth beckon us to the table of Scriptural Holiness. The Flame is a repository of truth delivered to modern purveyors of the whole counsel of God. I strongly recommend you read it.”

  • John L.

    I was introduced to this unique publication in the early years of my faith in Jesus Christ in the 1970’s. I found the format and articles inspiring; often challenged me to go deeper in my knowledge of God The Father and His Precious Son Jesus through the Holy Spirit.

    In recent years The Flame has become a constant source of encouragement. Through the thoughtful and creative abilities of the editor, Andrew Gutteridge, the magazine has taken on a more professional look, with a more diverse content of articles –– some by great historical leaders of the Faith and others by thoughtful and inspirational contemporary writers that stress walking faithfully with our God. I encourage those of you who wish to grow in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ to use this wonderful and enlightening resource.

    –– John L.

  • Heinz S.

    “Of the many competing voices in the church world today, The Flame is a wonderfully clear source of solid Holiness teaching. The writers range from the times of the early church to the present, calling their readers to pursue heart purity. The articles on revival are very encouraging.”