Brodersen’s statement on Pastors Perspective of 9/11/14 (43:05 mark) where he states “ Catholicism IS Christianity” in response to a caller’s questions:.
Brian Brodersen’s endorsement of the Anglican/Catholic Alpha Course and his cooperation with Anglican priest Nicky Gumbel for the sake of his annual “Creationfest”.
Calvary Chapels aligning with the Acts 29 Church Planting ministry with Matt Chandler and Mark Driscoll.
Phil Metzger’s bridge to and endorsement of seeker guru Bill Hybels and other similar Druckerite churches by default.
Laurie’s endorsement of Calvary Chapel pastor Steve Berger’s book “Have Heart” containing false teaching about necromancy which the bible prohibits.
Greg Laurie’s endorsements of the Azusa anniversary and teaming up with NAR’s Lou Engle Catholic mystic Roma Downey, Introducing Contemplative Advocates Gungor and David Crowder, and leading a Joint worship with a Catholic Priest.
These eyebrow-raising concerns have not gone unnoticed by news outlets and other Christian groups. Case in point, Brodersen’s first media interview with Christianity Today titled, “ A Case for Big Changes at Calvary Chapel.”ĭouville says the ongoing problems have been of concern to many Calvary pastors, church members, and former members who he says are, “grieved by the lack of care on the part of CC leadership in protecting the sheep from wolves that have walked right through the front door of Calvary Chapel, which has always been known for its distinctive doctrinal views that are now being compromised for the sake of unity.” Since Smith’s death, many changes have occurred at CCCM as the “new Calvary” replaces the “old Calvary” under new leadership ( Brodersen even changing Calvary’s dove logo). The Calvary Chapel Association is seemingly (though not officially) under the leadership influence of Smith’s son-in-law Brian Brodersen, who inherited the pulpit at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa with his marriage to Chuck Smith’s daughter, Cheryl. But in recent years many CCA leaders are no longer holding to those distinctives. While not an official denomination, Calvary Chapel churches operate autonomously and share a commitment to the doctrinal distinctives outlined by Smith. This is not the first time a pastor who dared ask questions has been sanctioned either.” Instead, I was told that the real reason for my recent removal from leadership in Wisconsin following the release of my March letters isn’t related to how I asked pertinent questions about the direction of CCs, it’s that I asked at all and actually sent it out. In both the primary letter and follow up, many of us had hoped that the CCA Council would follow up and see what could be done to address these concerns. “Back in March, I sent out the first of 2 letters regarding ongoing concerns about the direction of Calvary Chapels since the passing of Pastor Chuck. Īnd because he advocated for maintaining and staying the course while calling out wolves and yeast seeping into Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and the organization as a whole since the death of founder Chuck Smith. Why? He says because personal friendships have been put above doctrinal truth, muddying the waters of what Calvary Chapels are all about.īut we are in favor of maintaining male strength. Pastor Dwight Douville of Calvary Chapel Appleton Wisconsin was informed last month that he was being removed from his position as a regional leader, a position he’s held for many years. A Calvary Chapel pastor who warned of false teachings and apostate movements seeping into the Calvary Chapel organization has been removed from his regional leadership position, and is now removing his local congregation out of the Calvary Chapel Association altogether.
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