Christian
Vineyard Churches (mainstream)
11/40· ModerateConfidence: High
Mainstream charismatic-evangelical network founded by John Wimber (1982). Substantial influence on global charismatic worship.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control2/10
Thought Control3/10
Emotional Control3/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — mainstream charismatic-evangelical network; low-control reference.
Founded
1982
Members
Approximately 1.5 million globally
Active in
USA, Global
In context
Vineyard grew from Wimber's 1982 leadership of a Calvary Chapel congregation. Distinctive 'power evangelism' and emphasis on the gifts of the Spirit. Mainstream low-control evangelical network.
Timeline
- 1982Vineyard founded by John Wimber
- 1997Wimber dies
Sources
- John Wimber publications
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