Calvary Chapel pastors respond to Costa Mesa church's move to ordain women

Pastors connected to the Calvary Chapel movement have issued public statements pushing back on an announcement from Char Brodersen. The announcement said Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa ordains women as pastors. The congregation was once seen as the movement's flagship church, so the news drew notice from leaders across the movement.

Why it matters Who may serve as a pastor is a question on which many Christian communities hold firm and differing convictions. Because Costa Mesa has such a prominent place in the movement's history, its stance and the reaction to it may shape how the wider movement discusses church leadership.

What to watch Look for whether more pastors or congregations in the movement weigh in, and whether the Costa Mesa church responds publicly to the criticism. If you want to understand the disagreement, read the statements from each side in their own words.

Source: The Christian Post