Calvary Chapel
The Calvary Chapel movement started in the 1970s as an outgrowth of founder Chuck Smith’s ministry in the Jesus Movement. Smith had been a pastor in the charismatic Foursquare denomination, but he became fed up with denominational control. Today, there are more than a thousand Calvary Chapels worldwide, though Smith has remained opposed to forming an official denomination.
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A documentary about Lonnie Frisbee, a key figure in the Jesus Movement and the growth of Calvary Chapel, is making the rounds at film festivals. We talked to the director about Frisbee, who died of AIDS in 1993.
Former pastor still pulled strings years after his departure, Calvary of Albuquerque members claim.
Greg Laurie, Calvary Chapel’s Big Crusader, Joins Southern Baptist ConventionAmid shared hopes for revival, Harvest Christian Fellowship goes denominational.
A Tale of Two Calvary Chapels: Behind the Movement’s SplitChuck Smith’s successor says he is expanding founder’s vision. Other leaders say he’s diluting it.
Chuck Smith's Daughter Sues Calvary Chapel over Founder's Last Days(UPDATED) Children reportedly divided on allegations over who should control megachurch pastor's sermons.
Popular Pastor Resigns after 'Moral Failure,' But Followers Still Want His SermonsCalvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale explains why it took down Bob Coy's teachings on marriage.
The Case for Big Change at Calvary ChapelBeing ‘culturally conservative’ hurts movement’s relevance, says Chuck Smith’s successor, Brian Brodersen.
Chuck Smith, 86, Dies After Cancer BattleRenowned California pastor founded Calvary Chapel movement.
They Got High on Jesus InsteadLarry Eskridge remembers the hippies, druggies, and assorted countercultural freaks who embraced Christianity in the late 1960s.
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