Christian
Vineyard Churches (mainstream)
Mainstream charismatic-evangelical network founded by John Wimber (1982). Substantial influence on global charismatic worship.
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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.
Profile facts
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.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 1982Vineyard founded by John Wimber
- 1997Wimber dies
Sources
- John Wimber publications search ↗
We cite sources by name and outlet rather than fabricating links. The search ↗ link runs a Google Scholar query for the cited title — useful for verifying academic sources. For news outlets, search the outlet's own archive.
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.