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The movement believes in restoring elements of what it calls the five-fold ministry, based on Ephesians 4:11-13. Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers are considered legitimate offices of the church and are seen as prayer warriors, responsible for ushering in the return of Jesus and the Kingdom of God through prayer. [1]
In 1954, Orval Butcher founded Skyline Wesleyan Church in Lemon Grove, California and served as senior pastor for 27 years. In 1974, because the church had outgrown its original 350-seat sanctuary, a 1,000-seat auditorium was completed. Weekly attendance had grown to about 1,100 when he retired in 1981. [2]
The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a Christian supremacist [1] theological belief and controversial movement associated with the far-right [2] that combines elements of Pentecostalism, evangelicalism, and the Seven Mountain Mandate to advocate for spiritual warfare to bring about Christian dominion over all aspects of society, and end or weaken the separation of church and state.
Shekinah Church was established by Robert Shinn in 1994, initially serving as a religious community for Korean Americans in Los Angeles. [2] Over time, the church expanded its membership and activities.
Harvest Christian Fellowship was founded in 1973 by Greg Laurie, who has been the senior pastor since that time. [1]In 2009, it opened a new building, with a 5,000-seat auditorium, a gymnasium, and a High School.
Bethel Church is responsible for the formation of the Jesus Culture youth outreach ministry. Jesus Culture Ministry hosts conferences and operates a record label, Jesus Culture Music, to share its message and spread worship. They remain committed to Bethel Church, but were sent out by Bethel in 2012 to plant a church in Sacramento, California.
"Leaders of the movement taught that the Christian Church must restore and equip a “five-fold ministry” which included modern-day apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Then, while appointing key individuals to these roles, the movement presented the idea that mainstream Christianity had become apostate and needed purging ...
As of 2009, there are more than 1500 Calvary Chapel congregations worldwide. Along with Maranatha! Music, Smith also formed The Word for Today in 1978, a publishing/radio broadcasting ministry that is still in existence. [5] [better source needed] On October 3, 2013, Smith died after a long battle with lung cancer.