“Many of you have already heard reports of Pastor Char Brodersen and Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa’s recent announcement that they intend to ordain women as elders and pastors. This represents a significant departure from the biblical convictions that have historically shaped our Calvary Chapel family.”
(Protestia) Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, the influential 2,500-member Calvary Chapel church founded by Chuck Smith, announced Sunday its intent to begin ordaining women pastors, directly defying Calvary Chapel’s ministry distinctives and philosophy and putting them at odds with 1800 other churches in the Association.
Pastor Char Brodersen, Chuck’s Smith’s grandson, shared the news during their church service yesterday, reading a statement:
“Calvary Chapel, Costa Mesa believes and practices the ordination of both men and women to pastoral ministry as a recognition of the priesthood of all believers. And the unique gifting of individuals by the Holy Spirit to continue the ministry and mission of Jesus in the church and in the world…
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