church growth movement

NAR Pioneer and Chief Theologian C. Peter Wagner Dies

By Holly Pivec Spirit of Error C. Peter Wagner [Rick Warren’s dissertation mentor in graduate school], one of the most influential leaders in the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), died Friday at age 86. Many people who are part of the global NAR movement have been deeply influenced by Wagner without knowing it. In short, he … [Read more…]

Andy Stanley’s Dangerous Path – Tells SBC Leaders “Get the spotlight off the Bible.”

By Jim Fletcher Used with permission. (Jim Fletcher is a writer, researcher, speaker and director of Prophecy Matters (prophecymatters.com).  He writes online for WorldNetDaily; Beliefnet; American Family Association; the Jerusalem Post; and Rapture Ready. He can be reached at jim@prophecymatters.com.) Almost 20 years ago, Andy Stanley—the son of Southern Baptist legend Charles Stanley—emerged as a … [Read more…]