Charismatic Restorationism

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The charismatic restoration movement is an evangelical Christian movement with its origins in the Charismatic Movement of the 1960s, particularly among non-demoninational charismatics. It has since grown to include hundreds of networks of churches throughout the world.

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[edit] Origins

During the 1960s, Plymouth Brethren men Arthur Wallis and David Lillie became involved in the Charismatic Movement, and left the Brethren movement. Influenced by ex-Apostolic leader Cecil Cousen, they developed an understanding that a return of the 'charismatic gifts' (i.e. prophecy and speaking in tongues) to the traditional denominations was not sufficient, and that the church needed to be restored to the New Testament forms of church government as described in St. Paul's epistle to the Ephesians - Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist and Pastor/Teacher (Eph 4:11). This became known as the fivefold ministry model, and the group saw the fulfillment of these offices as essential to the reviving of the world wide Christian Church.

[edit] Growth & Development

In the early 1970s the "Magnificent Seven" (later becoming the "Fabulous Fourteen") was formed, a group of leaders recognised as apostles and prophets who sought to develop a theology and ecclesiology that would guide the restoration of the Church. In 1976, however, leaders of the restoration movement diverged into two separate streams:

  • "Restoration 1" followed the more conservative teachings of Arthur Wallis and Bryn Jones, and included such figures as Terry Virgo, founder of the Newfrontiers network of churches, Barney Coombs of Salt and Light Ministries International, and Tony Morton, formerly of Cornerstone.
  • "Restoration 2" took a more relaxed view of cinema, popular music, and ‘secular’ culture, were generally less separatist in ecclesiology (contributing significantly to the resurgence of the Evangelical Alliance), and encouraged the leadership ministries of women. This stream included the ministries of Gerald Coates, John and Christine Noble, and others not now associated like Maurice Smith, Dave Tomlinson and George Tarleton.
  • NOTE: Walker & Hilborn include Roger and Faith Forster's Ichthus Christian Fellowship with "Restoration 2", however it has been suggested that Ichthus have always delicately distanced themselves from Restorationism, and wish to be known as an "Area Church" rather than a "House Church".

[edit] Restorationism Today

Due to the emphasis of the movement on the relational of church structures, and an emphasis on local autonomy, the movement does not have an overarching authority or figurehead. The various networks retain differing levels of association with one another.

[edit] Notable Ministers

[edit] Reference

  • Walker, Andrew, Restoring the Kingdom, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1985, ISBN 034037280x

[edit] External links


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