John Wimber was once a part of the Calvary Chapel movement. He and Chuck Smith separated over the role of "signs and wonders" to accredit ministry. I spoke with a fellow who was in the room when Wimber stood and announced his plan to leave the movement.

I am not surprised by the move by the Vineyard. As their pastors have begun to become theologically educated, they have been attending broad evangelical colleges and seminaries. As long ago as the late 80's it was socially unacceptable to teach complementarianism (or even mention it as a legitimate option) at places like Fuller. Here in California, you would be hardpressed to graduate from either Fuller or Azusa Pacific's seminary without bowing the knee to egalitarianism.

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Dennis E. McFadden, Ex Mainline Baptist (in Remission)
Atherton Baptist Homes, CEO
First Baptist Church of Alhambra, Member, Transformation Ministries (CA)

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