Interesting. This might cause a split in the movement. I have a great deal of respect for Storms and his humble but observant spirit is demonstrated when he writes...
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However, some in the movement are concerned that the Vineyard Board has embraced an over-realized eschatology that appeals to the consummation of the kingdom to justify what appears to be a disregard for the explicit biblical commands concerning the role of women in pastoral leadership. Whether or not this is an accurate assessment (and Waggoner insists it is not) remains to be seen.
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I should also point out that it does seem strange that, notwithstanding the official statement released by Waggoner and the Board, they do not consider the Vineyard to be an Egalitarian movement. Evidently the Board believes that by allowing local churches to set their own policy concerning senior leadership they have stopped short of officially making the Vineyard Egalitarian. Yet, it remains to be seen to what extent Complementarian pastors will be appointed to positions of leadership at the national level and granted a voice in the shaping of the Vineyard’s future.
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It will be interesting what the 3rd Wave theologians do. Perhaps many of them will embrace the "Sovereign Grace" churches.
I have to say, though, that I do not agree with the implications of the OP that Vineyard churches are 'illegitimate'. And they should not be accused of embracing the Toronto Blessing. In fact, Wimber dismissed it. I have seen a great deal of fruit from the Vineyard churches around here. The preaching and teaching in their churches around here is better than a lot of the Saddleback model baptist churches.