Abstract
<jats:p>This article examines the life and ministry of American theologian and pastor Herbert Gustav Schmidt during his work in Western Ukraine in 1928–1939. Particular attention is paid to his participation in the formation of theological education and practice in the environment of the Evangelical Christian Church, as well as his role in overcoming extreme forms of religious fanaticism, exaltation, and uncontrolled charismatic manifestations in worship life. Despite his significant influence on the development of the Pentecostal movement, Schmidt avoided publicity, preferring to serve through education and theological journalism. His articles, published in the magazine “The Reconciler”, became an important guide for several generations of Pentecostal ministers. The study is based on an analysis of monographs, memoirs, and periodicals. The article presents a biographical sketch of the theologian, examines his teaching activities at the Bible seminary in Danzig and his participation in the work of the journal “The Reconciler”, and includes a bibliography of his publications for 1930–1939</jats:p>