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. Look up Evangelical in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

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. The Plymouth Brethren are a Christian Evangelical religious movement that began in Dublin, Ireland and England in the late 1820s. ... Alternate meaning: See Apostle (Mormonism) The Christian Apostles were Jewish men chosen from among the disciples, who were sent forth (as indicated by the Greek word απόστολος apostolos= messenger), by Jesus to preach the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles, across the... A denomination, in the Christian sense of the word, is an identifiable religious body under a common name, structure, and/or doctrine. ... John 21:1 Jesus Appears to His Disciples--Alessandro Mantovani: the Vatican, Rome. ... Ecclesiastical polity is the operational and governance structure of a church or Christian denomination. ... The Epistle to Ephesians is one of the books of the Bible in the New Testament, written by Paul at Rome about the same time as that to the Colossians, which in many points it resembles. ... The Twelve Apostles (in Koine Greek απόστολος apostolos [1], someone sent forth/sent out, an emissary) were probably Galilean Jewish men (10 names are Aramaic, 4 names are Greek) chosen from among the disciples, who were sent forth by Jesus of Nazareth to preach the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles... In religion, a prophet (or prophetess) is a person who has directly encountered the divine and serves as an intermediary with humanity. ... Evangelism is the proclaiming of the Christian Gospel. ...

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.

• It has been the bitter experience of many sincere christions in restoration fellowships that those who do not toe the line are crushed and wounded, or expelled from fellowship.

• 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".

Terry Virgo is the leader of the Newfrontiers Charismatic Evangelical Christian movement. ... Newfrontiers describes itself as an international family of churches together on a mission to establish the Kingdom of God by restoring the church, making disciples, training leaders and planting churches. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline for Biographies. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... House church is an informal term for a group of Christians gathering regularly or spontaneously in a home or on grounds not normally used for worship services, instead of a building dedicated to the purpose. ...

Restorationism Today

Emphisis on unquestioneering obedience to leadership and heavy handed "shepherding" has been unacceptable to many church members. This has forced a change to more local autonomy. Now the movement does not have an centural authority or figurehead and various networks retain differing levels of association with one another.

Notable Ministers

• Arthur Wallis
• David Lillie
• Cecil Cousen
• Campbell McAlpine
• Maurice Smith
• Bryn Jones
• Terry Virgo
• Barney Coombs
• Tony Morton
• Gerald Coates
• John and Christine Noble
• Dave Tomlinson
• George Tarleton
• Roger and Faith Forster

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Reference

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

External links

• Charismatic Renewal In Britain: Roots, Influences And Later Developments - Rev Dr David Hilborn
• Bread and Games Part 3 - Tricia Tillin