“Rather than seeing this film as something akin to the story of a third great awakening, it is better understood as a depiction of the origins of Smith’s Calvary Chapel movement, a national association of evangelical churches… a Bible college, and a network of Christian radio stations.” - Current
Chuck Smith's successor interviewed by Christianity Today
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The Case for Big Change at Calvary Chapel
“God brings into existence ministries that are relevant to the culture”
“Theologically, we are definitely non-cessationist. We believe in the ongoing ministry and gifts of the Holy Spirit.”
“God is bringing the mission field to us. “
Chuck Smith, Jr. Distances himself from Dad's views, Calvary Chapel
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Chuck Smith Jr. in his own words in the comments of TallSkinnyKiwi:
“Calvary Chapel, as I perceive it is:
Fundamentalist—I am not
Dispensationalist—I am not
Anti-intellectualist (like the warning about not anything written by emergent leaders)—I am not
Primitivist—I am not”
“Calvary Chapel, as I perceive it is:
Fundamentalist—I am not
Dispensationalist—I am not
Anti-intellectualist (like the warning about not anything written by emergent leaders)—I am not
Primitivist—I am not”