CHUCK SMITH'S Granddaughter REVEALS The SOURCE of CCCM'S DIVISION

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[@proclaimwithme]

People have asked me for clarity on why Calvary split and I have shared The board chose Brian and he split Calvary into two CGN vs CCA…. Your pastors will know more and please reach out to them… I love my family and lived with both the Brodersen’s and my grandparents in my adult years and know this is a very difficult and sensitive subject. However, hopefully God will reach those who needed clarity and peace in this topic. Blessing

[@realMikeChon]

Eh... Howzit 🤙🏽 Vanessa… HUGE thank you for sharing this. I grew up at CCCM as a teen and I’m indebted to your grandfather (Papa Chuck and Mama Kay) for being in the ministry. This needed to be shared and disregard all the naysayers. Praying for the whole Smith ohana… Mike

[@proclaimwithme]

Honestly, this could be new information on both platforms please check in with your pastors to understand their positions… thank you

[@gwillis2230]

Amen!!​@@realMikeChon

[@sheepdogsentiments2095]

I had the privilege of meeting Pastor Chuck at a youth pastor’s conference at the Calvary Chapel Bible College. What an amazing man! I am now a verse by verse Bible teaching pastor today. New Testament on Sundays and Old Testament on Wednesday night. His spiritual legacy continues!

[@danwillams10]

One of the things that most attracted me to Calvary Chapel was the teaching of the whole Bible. That is one of the strengths of Calvary Chapels.

[@ceciliatrent3398]

My family was saved at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Will forever be grateful to Chuck Smith for faithfully teaching the Word to the end. We are staying the course. Thankful for the Pastor’s like John Randall and other CCA pastors who are staying the course. Numbers don’t lie. Costa Mesa CC is on life support while the churches that continue to adhere to the Calvary Distinctives are flourishing.

[@uwekonnigsstaddt524]

@@Trustnone714it is the LORD’s business

[@geraldcrossland6620]

Exactly. It IS the Lord’s business! I would listen to Chuck Smith all the time when I lived in S Cal during my years in the Marine Corps in the early 80s. Years later After moving back east I started listening to him again and would occasionally hear Broderson on the sermon archives and I could tell that he was not of the same mindset as Chuck. Even then I couldn’t understand why Pastor Chuck had him preaching. I would never waste one minute of my life listening to BB. The church split did not surprise me at all. The birds of the air nest even in the branches of CCCM. Very sad.

[@AndrewPiercy]

Numbers can lie. Joel Olsteen has a massive congregation. Pornographers draw massive numbers as well. Please reconsider attendance as your metric for God’s will being done.

[@IsaiahFortyverseEight-p4j]

My pastor's pastor is your Grandpa. Chuck Smith is the OG of pastors. I am so grateful for the distinctive values of CC and the teaching of God's word; word by word, verse by verse, chapter by chapter and book by book.

[@AEC-u8k]

I love your grandfather. He brought me so much comfort when I first came to the Lord, and still does.

[@TheCappmanlee]

Papa Chuck and expository teaching are the trademarks of CC, thanks for sharing, Pastor Chuck is dearly missed! Praise God for him

[@Scattergood14]

As a Calvary Pastor ….. first and foremost I will never leave the verse by verse, chapter by chapter that your grandfather so beautifully taught. I know that this hurts for you ….understandably …. however I want you to know that there are many holding the torch.

[@kitbram2033]

Your grandfather’s sermons are the best. As a new Christian about 15 years ago, they fed me on my daily commute to work and still do. Thanks for this clarification as I noticed Brian’s radio program where folks called in, he had some strange unbiblical outlooks, beyond the logical doubts of forbidding women to teach. Sorry your folks had to deal with this. But your grandfather’s pure teaching will long surpass the others.

[@mariemeek-m4v]

I have been listening to Pastor's Perspective and still have Rick Warren (pals with Francis Collins good grief) on there promoting yikes. I also see the infiltration of globalistic ideals. Taking government monies to promote and influence uptake of certain substances and bringing on pro-poke individuals to sway the brethren to uptake poison is very immoral. I get they may have been deceived at the time but what about now? Left CCCM for these reasons and fully supporting JD Farag in Hawaii who has left this group. I hope CCCM has an spiritual epiphany soon and some repentance. Grateful to have been water baptized by Pastor Chuck. God bless Chuck and Kay.

[@redsorgum]

Let me say, I started going to CCCM in the mid seventies at the age of 15. I miss Pastor Chuck. Since Brian has taken over and the odd things that started to go on at the church, I haven’t gone back. I miss the systematic teaching of the Bible like pastor Chuck used to do. Fortunately, I have the TWFT app, and I can listen to all the studies.

[@juliapegula4169]

It’s very sad what happened with the Calvary Chapel division. Thank you for speaking up for your grandparents, he had such a heart for teaching Gods Word. 😢

[@jcmi-natalia6352]

So good to hear someone from the Smith family speak the truth of what actually happened. So sad how they took over and soiled the legacy of CCCM. I attended Calvary Chapel West Covina growing up with pastor Raul Ries. I wS so blessed by the sound doctrine teachings from the holy word of God. I now attend Calvary Chapel Chino Hills and continue to be blessed by with a true shepherd who love the lord Jesus. We are all so thankful for pastor Chuck Smith for being a true servant of God. God bless you and your family. 🙏 Maranatha! 💜👑🙌🏻😇

[@ToadMeister313]

The Distinctives that set Calvary Chapel apart were ordained of the Lord. The fruit was evident and the blessings of God continued. My heart is broken and aches over this take over. I call it a coup. When David was coming into power he did not demand loyalty and did not sweep in to seize the office of King after Saul died. He waited on God to establish his leadership. Thank you for sharing your story with us from your families experience. I love my pastor Chuck and miss Calvary Chapel, it was a wonderful and unique move of God. 🙏❤️‍🩹

[@mikecara8181]

Where in the Bible does it say you are to preach the Bible by going through a book? . In fact where in the Bible is there the idea that someone speaks for an hour and everyone listens?

[@TVHouseHistorian]

Love your comment. I’m new to Calvary Chapel, and am very sad to hear about the split. Unfortunately, sinful humans get it wrong when we don’t listen to God.

[@michaelregan3914]

​@@mikecara8181 "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God" 2 Timothy 3:16, NKJV. All Scripture means Genesis thru Revelation.

[@mikecara8181]

@@michaelregan3914 What does that have to do with my point?

[@mikecara8181]

Look at the sermons in the Bible….they are not doing thru books

[@Hokum48]

Touch not the money, touch not the women, touch not the wine, touch not the glory! Pastor Dave at my church came in under pastor Chuck and always mentions he spoke those words at a pastors conference! I never met him but often listen to his sermons on Blue Letter Bible, amazing man of God and teacher! God's word is the same yesterday, today and forever. Love you all!

[@Rm0544]

Your granddad was a tremendous blessing to the modern evangelical body of Christ as evidenced by the fruit he produced through his service for the Kingdom of God. Thanks for explaining what happened since Pastor Chuck passed onto glory.

[@dt81819]

So glad the algorithm placed this video in my feed. I was saved in 1999 and couldn’t get enough of the teachings of your grandpa, Chuck Missler, Raul Ries, Pancho Juarez, Steve Mays, Ray Bentley, Mike Macintosh, Don McClure etc. on KWVE. When I attended my first Men’s Conference at the Anaheim Convention Center, I was in awe seeing several of those mentioned in person. In fact when Chuck Smith came out to open the conference, I was dumbstruck! (I used to belong to the Catholic religion. So for me, seeing Chuck Smith in person was like I had seen the pope!) As the conference wound down, Brian Broderson was the last speaker. When he stepped up to the podium, many men got up and started walking out. The Convention Center was nearly emptied by so many men leaving. At the time, I thought it was guys just wanting to beat the traffic. But I noticed that happened at the following conferences I attended. For some reason, seeing that really bothered me. Like many others, my wife and I were saddened to hear Chuck Smith passed away. It was also sadder to see the rift between CCCM (Brian) and other CCs. I never fully understood what was happening until I heard Brian’s stance on teaching the Book of Revelation and his plan for Big Cav. I was also shocked to hear Cheryl was also teaching on Sundays! Thank you for your message as it helps to fill in the holes of what occurred. May God bless you always. Maranatha! ✝️

[@AEC-u8k]

@@dt81819 Chuck Smith didn’t die. He just moved 😁 Thanks for your testimony.

[@thomasrandolph1333]

Right? Me too! Thank you Lord! He has power over the algorithms!!!

[@jphwife]

Wow, people recognized it early on, that’s good to hear!

[@barryjtaft]

I never met Chuck, my wife had the pleasure of sitting under him for 13 years. My claim to fame is that i was riding my bike with a friend in the Newport back bay and will passing and intersection of a nice quite neighborhood, I encountered Chuck sitting in his big stretched Lincoln (or was t a Cadillac?) at the stop sign and he is sitting there with his left hand on the wheel and his right arm stretch out across the top of the bench seat. He see that I recognized him and gives me that Chuck smile and a little wave of his hand. I shall never forget it. That was 1999.

[@watchmanonthewall14]

The story that you told is almost exactly the story I got 11 years ago. Thank you for sharing. I MUST tell you that I LOVED Pastor Chuck so much! Before I moved away, I attended CC in the 1970s. I vividly remember Sunday mornings in the sanctuary. Chuck would come out with a huge smile and an absolute glow about him. And before he taught, he would dedicate babies to the Lord, which it seemed he loved doing. Further, Chuck was good friends with Chuck Missler, and I ended up in the same place where Missler taught and attended his teaching for several years. Two blessed men! These last days are rapidly becoming more and more bizarre. Many megachurches having scandal and/or straying from the true word of God. It's beyond heartbreaking. At the appointed time, God has promised to make all the crooked places straight.

[@JackN808]

Thank you for this update. I was saved under Chuck Smith on the radio 44 years ago. I still listen to my WFT tapes every day. Hearing this I would have to question Brian's motives and salvation. The enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy. There is no biblical purpose for philosophies in the church, only the Truth of the Word of God. If Brian's family has created a division from the Truth, they will be judged. As Paul writes: "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ." 🙏🙏🙏

[@proclaimwithme]

Thanks for sharing that verse…Gramps was so anointed by God. and powerful in the Spirit, and His love for God and the Word so clearly taught and preached!!! The division created both in church and family has been revealing.

[@jphwife]

Well said!

[@JackN808]

@@Trustnone714 I don't know who you are and what role you have anywhere, but I will tell you this, God is exposing the unfruitful works of darkness in the church everywhere. Why? because we know that judgment must begin at the house of God. What she is stating is truth from her own perspective of the situation. She doesn't seem bitter or unhappy, but rather just speaking in the Spirit and in truth. I am not going to worry about her at all. I am more concerned about you. I am going to pray for you. 🙏 Trust none, Trust God Psalm 118:8

[@JackN808]

@@Trustnone714 I am not going to argue with you. I don't believe Chuck Smith's granddaughter is doing any of these things. I still don't know who you are, but I used to own a Bible bookstore, and you are using the NIV. Before you comment again, please do a little research on that translation. Just the fact that you are using and quoting from that, lets me know you never studied under Chuck Smith. I am not putting you down, but the scripture states to "prove all things; hold fast that which is good". What you are saying, is pretty much what you are accusing this woman of. Have a great TGIF. ♥ 🙏

[@uwekonnigsstaddt524]

@@JackN808so……if I use the original Hebrew/Aramaic/Greek texts…..not a translation…..does that count….?

[@douglaspinsak1246]

When I lived in California I went to Jack Hibb’s church for around 3 years; but at one point I went to Brian Brodersen’s church for about a month. I found Brian to be somewhat watered-down, and overall the church was fairly flat in the Spirit. It’s too bad there was not an overt “Joshua” to take over for Chuck Smith, or an appointed governing body. There are still many solid Calvary Chapel’s out there, but let’s lift them up in prayer: “Father, I lift up Calvary Chapel to you Lord, your will be done. It has been a special church over the years, a church your Holy Spirit has worked through much. I pray your Holy Spirit will continue to lead and guide and influence, and that you will set all of the issues straight. I pray you will raise up who ought to be raised up, and bring low who ought to be brought low. I lift up Brian Brodersen to you Lord, your will be done. I love you and I lift this all up in Jesus mighty name. Amen.” ❤️🙏🔥✝️🔥🙏❤️

[@ritaduran6933]

AMEN🙏

[@kristyolson2410]

Amen

[@maryannebennett5067]

Amen

[@chauncykawikabermodez]

My wife and I, rededicated our life to the Lord at Calvary Chapel Honolulu in Hawaii, 12 years ago and we’re still there, following the course that God gave Pastor Chuck Smith! The full counsel of God is so important and vital to our walk and growth in Christ! Prayers for all of Calvary Chapels around the world!

[@back2the80sradio]

I remember the day Pastor Chuck passed away, and listening to KWVE, that very day Brian started talking bad about his father in law. It was that day I personally realized where the ministry was going with his leadership. A very sad end to such a wonderful legacy of a ministry.

[@andrebribiesca9114]

Thank you for sharing, I'm a pastor of CC In the CC Association and want to send out a message for those to be on alert for pastors in the CCA who hold to Bryan as their pastor and his teaching. If they claim to be in the CCA fellowship of churches they need to called out as such , and if you attend a CCA church where the pastor may be double minded on this issue I would advise you to seek out a true CCA Fellowship church. God bless.

[@charlessmith4242]

@@Trustnone714 * What's your problem? You must be on the payroll. Your handle says a lot about who should trust your rebuttals, as poorly stated as they are.

[@uwekonnigsstaddt524]

@@Trustnone714how do you know they are saved?

[@sherrypaca7293]

I'm very blessed to be under Pastor Jack Hibbs. Thanks for the update.🙏🙏🙏

[@djecminek]

Pastor Jack is my online Pastor as I am from Colorado and go to Calvary Church

[@bntelenniss]

Well, I don’t live close enough to attend Calvary Chapel, Chino Hills, my husband and I watch Jack Hibbs every sermon. We love him. We do plan to make a trip there just to see him in person.

[@ruthwalsh500]

Calvary Chapel Philadelphia, under the leadership of Joe Focht, is still Book by Book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse and we have been blessed for many years. Pastor Joe considers Pastor Chuck his pastor to this day. Thank God for the churches that have been faithful to Gods Word, and pray for the others.

[@maeguerra8005]

yes, Ruth, so many of us here at Philadelphia, PA are so very very grateful that our precious Pastor Joe had Pastor Chuck as his pastor. I remember when Pastor Chuck visited our church. His smile and his spirit lit up the room. Thank you to Pastor Chuck's granddaughter for sharing this information and yes, we will keep all in our prayers.

[@2ndarymotion]

I was a CCCM kid since the tent days. I attended school there for third grade. I remember when they built the sanctuary. Broderson always gave me the creeps. I tried many times to give him a chance, but discernment always told me there was something about him that wasn’t right. The day I heard Rick Warren on KWVE, I knew I was right. No way Chuck would’ve put up with that. Broderson is a serpent.

[@Build-That]

So cool! Thank you for sharing ! I attended CCBC at the hot springs in 2000, it was probably the best season of my life! Set me apart for the rest of my 46 years of life! When they closed it, I was perplexed spiritually because it was such an amazing place ! I heard Brian had a big part to closing it! And that basically made sense! Your a brave brave lady! GOD definitely used you with this video!

[@jphwife]

I am so relieved by this. I was wondering how in the world Pastor Chuck could have chosen BB as his replacement, how he could not have seen him for what he is. I had my fill of BB listening to Pastor’s Perspective on the radio, he said a few things that sent up immediate red flags. Pastor Chuck was incredible and I am so very thankful for him because our pastor, Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chino Hills, was a disciple of his and in turn, teaches us strictly from the Bible. No progressive BB nonsense at CCCH. Like Pastor Jack says, God is separating the wheat from the tare. He is letting bad churches die. Hopefully someone else can resurrect CCCM, but it doesn’t sound like that will happen anytime soon. We will see God’s will in the future for each and every Calvary Chapel.

[@692MOM]

Thank you for the update, I am a Calvary Chapel Pastor in Fla. and we have stayed the course concerning the direction and vision your grandfather stood on for many many years. I know your uncle Paul prior to your grandfathers death was trying to remove Brian or at least hoping he would move on. Unfortunately this didn't happen. I remember the lawsuit between Brian and P. Paul concerning "the word for today" I am just curious to know if the ministry is currently Brian's or your Uncle's? I have ordered products from the website and would continue to do so if it is not under your Brian. It truly was sad when the split took place between CCA and CGN, it was heartbreaking yet, at least we are now able to discern between the two groups. Your grandfathers legacy continues on till this day through so many Calvary Chapel's to which i am grateful for! Your grandfather and grandmother are truly missed and look forward to seeing them in heaven. It took courage to share this video and i thank you for it. May the Lord bless you and your family until Jesus returns.

[@proclaimwithme]

What a blessing to hear!!! Thank you for your comment!!!I know the TWFT, inc is still run by family website PastorChuck.org,.. I will get back to you when I get answers about this… Grateful

[@anacenteno4874]

I guess he told that he Will be out January/2025 (stepping out). And he already choose his son as senior pastor.

[@simonstuhl4170]

“CC Pastor in Florida”, you trust in the traditions of men. You may be holding to the vision of Chuck, but that does not mean you know the LORD. Take heed to the deception…

[@gerriebell2128]

@@Trustnone714how do you know this is a lady? MOM could be a man’s initials. Pretty cheeky to criticize someone you don’t even know.

[@uwekonnigsstaddt524]

@@simonstuhl4170deception….? That’s a very strong word….

[@allbec11]

My family left Calvary last year due to Brain's change in the teaching and putting Char in. Really wasn't learning anything after Brian change to the progressive teaching. Went down to Greg Laurie church where my family is growing in the faith. It's sad to see the direction Calvary is going. The attendance is very small now. My wife and I got married there in 1982.

[@PMM4JC]

Pastor Chuck was used mightily by God in my life. I have continued to learn from Pastor Jon Courson teachings on his website. God bless your family. So many of us have these challenges. But GOD is RICH in Mercy! Hallelujah ❤🙏🙏

[@JoelHope-mv6bp]

I moved to the Sacramento area in 2002 so I was totally unaware of what has been happening with Calvary Chapel you're explaining the situations. Your grandfather baptized me in the Pacific Ocean in the early 1970s and for that I will forever be grateful

[@JonahzVoice3-4]

I attended CC CMesa in 1974.-75. I moved to Ventura, then to Texas. I always looked for a Bible centered church that taught the Word systematicly (Genesis-Revelation). I learned that from Pastor Chuck. Not every CC that I checked out did that. But it should not surprise us. As another reply noted, in the last days, will come seducers with wordly motives. Bless you, little one, for standing in the gap for your Grandparents' heart. By the way, you look so much like your Grandma Kay.❤

[@LoneRanger-kk4mi]

I pray that the Lord will bring peace. And unity.

[@upsdbardave]

Thank you for this info. I ♥️ Pastor Chuck and I go to CcChino Hills. Pastor Jack loves your dad and often speaks of him God Bless you✝️

[@billhenry13]

Very well said Vanessa- and having been on staff for so long with Pastor Chuck myself, and after talking with your Uncle Paul and others- you simply verify again what the truth is- and we are to “rejoice in the truth.” Thank you and Lord bless you! Talia says hello too!

[@DOO718]

I loved your Grandpa. He was an amazing man. True bible believing Christians can see right through Brian. I never could listen to that man. It saddens me what he has done and how he is misleading multitudes. Thank you for the update

[@DOO718]

@@Trustnone714 Years ago I had to listen to him so I could see what he was about, it was hard for me to listen most of the time. But it also gave me answers to why Calvary split. I have been going to CC since the 90's and most of the pastors are fantastic,, but with that said, if one isn't teaching the full council of God, etc... then you are right... we can chose not to listen to them.

[@C.S1954]

Thank you for your honesty. I so miss Papa Chuck, he was such a Godly man and I could only imagine the rewards in Heaven that he is receiving from our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.

[@stevenheyl88]

Thank you for the video today. Even though it has been almost 11 years from Pastor Chuck's death, my wife and I still miss him very much. I listen to his teachings and the solid foundation he gave us through the Word numerous times a week.

[@proclaimwithme]

Me too!!! Blessing to hear, thank you

[@tauisuitonu8505]

Chuck is still alive speaking truth. God is awesome💕

[@hissong711]

How blessed you are to have had such wonderful Godly grandparents. I love them dearly. I wept over how quickly Satan got a foothold. But should we be surprised? The Lord did a mighty work in millions of lives, including mine & my entire family! GOD is still on the Throne& I imagine your grandpa & grandma are close by the throne! I can't wait to see them again! I join with you in prayer🙏

[@teridonnelly3634]

Thank you so much for the clarification. I did not know what was going on. I am grateful to have found a Calvary in Florida that follows your grandfather. I go to sleep every night listening to Pastor Chuck. I went to Harvest in NYC for almost 30 years. I will join in prayer over this situation.

[@gregwolfe4950]

CCCM was my church for many years, with Pastor Chuck. When Brian came in I stopped going. I didn’t really know why, just seemed I was supposed to find a different church.

[@tommytar123]

We left CCCM and moved to Lighthouse Community Church in Costa Mesa. We are very happy there.

[@christheis5929]

Thank you for letting us know what happened.

[@Ambassador055]

I don’t attend Calvary but, to me the obvious solution would have been for Chuck to remove “Brian” from the ministry. I believe that’s what the Apostle Paul would had done without hesitation.

[@carolbarlow8896]

Please remember that he was very ill.

[@tlyke7]

Before I really even knew about Calvary Chapel, I followed the great teaching of your grandpa - I can’t imagine how hard it would be to see a work changed by man but I watched another church where I am, do the very same thing. We are living in a time where God either is strong and the entire Bible is taught or it is woke with world philosophy. Our church here went from thriving to almost dead in less than 10 years. Fortunately, we are in another church and also follow Jack Hibbs in Calvary Chapel Chino Hills. Pastor Chuck’s legacy still goes on. Jesus just prunes dead branches. ❤ Thanks for the well delivered message explaining 🥰

[@ndldlv528]

Calvary Costa Mesa My First Christian Church to attend in the early 80's and Pastor Chuck will always be remembered. What a wonderful pastor he was. Its really sad about the division and personally felt that after hearing of Mrs Smith''s challenges after Pstr Chuck went to go be with the Lord. Will keep Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in my prayer and all the families. And may God give favor to His rightful and patient children and according to His will. 🙏❤

[@sduncan2323]

Thank you for this video. I asked Jesus to be my Lord and Savior thru Calvary Chapel of Costs Mesa in 1971 or 1972. It was the first time I was at a church that taught through the Bible, verse by verse. I cannot tell you how thankful I am for the faithful servants they are and always will be.

[@Nancybelongs2Jesus]

Calvary Chapel West Houston….verse by verse….so Very Blessed! May the Lord continue to save hundreds of millions of souls in these final moments before the rapture. maranatha!

[@debbiemiller8018]

Good for you to do this for your grandparents truth will always come true😢

[@HighDesertReporter760]

I had the blessing as a news reporter, Christian and pastor to interview Paul and Ruth, to cover his memorial service and to meet with Ruth. at a local coffee shop. I was saved in 1980 and was part of Calvary Chapel for nearly a decade before I left. God bless you and your family.

[@johnsherrill710]

Love Chuck. What a godly man

[@IL-948]

I appreciate finally understanding what happened. Thank you. Maranatha!

[@Bikepacker]

Thank you for sharing and clarifying. Pastor Chuck dedicated me to the Lord in the tent, and then years later, in 1984, he prayed for me to receive the Holy Spirit. I loved your grandpa and his anointed teaching so very much. I listen to his recorded sermons to this day. I currently attend online (I'm bedridden) at Calvary Diamond Bar - Pastor Raul, and a few other Calvarys that hold true to Pastor Chuck's vision and the Calvary Distinctives - teaching and preaching the whole counsel of God, avoiding new age philosophies and not conforming to this world's views. God bless you, and keep you, and make His face shine upon you. May He be gracious to you, and lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.

[@roberthoffman9761]

I love Pastor Chuck Smith! I have never known any one like him.

[@gregoryt8792]

Pastor Chris Swansen of Calvary chapel Chester springs was a great admirer and student of Chuck Smith and really knows scripture.

[@roberthoffman9761]

Thank you for your referral. I truly appreciate your concern. But I’m burned out on pastors. Not one of the Calvary Chapel pastors where I attended, two to three times a week, visited with me or gave me any comforting counsel after my son committed suicide. I tried but got nothing. What happened to “rejoice with those that rejoice and mourn with those that mourn”? And “bare one another’s burden”? Then my back went out badly and I’ve been bed bound for over 2 years, closer to 3. And the same thing. Except for about 3 visits. Nobody else either. No what it’s like to NEVER have human interaction? I’m use to it now, mostly. But one visit every 365 days! Me I’ll pray and read God’s precious, lovely, AWESOME Word over and over. Pray and worship in my house the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!!! Praise the Lord!😊 But because “iniquity shall abound the love of many shall wax cold.” And I think because of Matthew chapter 7 many who think they are going to Heaven won’t. “Depart from Me … I never knew you. When I was sick, in prison, etc. you didn’t minister to Me through these people. (Paraphrase). There’s actually more. But you didn’t even ask for this much so I’ll spare you.

[@KathleenYoung-i5f]

TY Vanessa for speaking truth & being the Watchman of Isaiah 62:6🙏🏽

[@bornagainchristians]

Glad I found this video and thanks for sharing, I am from the UK and discerned years ago to follow CCA and use the church locator to find safe churches to watch online.

[@ritaduran6933]

Thank you for addressing the concerns that im sure many have had. Im greatful that Papa Chuck recorded his teachings from Genesis to Revelation and lots of material to reference. The Spirit of God instilled wisdom in him to keep the word of God as it should be taught. My family attend Calvary Chapel Golden Springs and our Pastor Raul Reis always tells us to always read the scripture and be guided by the Holy Spirit because he can say things that may or may not align with Gods message. We miss Papa Chuck very much but we will see him again❤

[@michaelpredney1687]

Thank you so much for sharing, we will be Praying for you and the family and the whole situation, God bless you! Got saved in 1990 Pastor Chuck had the best teaching and we are still going strong because of it. Staying in the truth of the Bible.

[@nosretep1960]

It's great getting a picture of what happened, I've been attending CC ever since it started locally 20 years ago. I never liked Broderson, he went heretical way back, wasn't till he took over CM he no longer longer hid it, though it was easy to discern.

[@marlenebronson2681]

Vanessa, you are courageous and obedient. Standing on Truth in Love. Miss you! Blessings, Marlene I miss your grandparents too.

[@flowerpower3618]

Yes, it’s very sad what has happened. I worked on staff for 22 years. I get teary eyed when I’m on the campus now (for the grandkids school ) it’s a morning for what once was.

[@Littlehouseblues]

I considered Chuck Smith a spiritual grandpa. My young hippie parents were saved in the 70s. When I was a little girl when I got to shake Pastor Chuck’s hand. I’m so very sorry to hear about what has happened. Your grandparents will always have a special place in my heart.

[@yhvh4life]

Thank You so much for explaining this. Pastor Chuck Smith is the man who gave me the foundations for understanding Scripture, and life’s perspective through a Biblical lens …from the 1980’s, to this very day. Any Pastor I adopt to this day, follows the Chapter-by-Chapter, Verse-by-Verse, Genesis through Revelation foundational outline, as taught by Pastor Chuck Smith CCCM. I also go through Pastor Chuck’s C3000 Series in alternate years. I have found, for myself, that those Pastor’s who do not follow a Chapter-by-Chapter, Verse-by-Verse foundation as the main course, often attempt to adapt Scripture to modern topics of the day and/or a churchy TED Talk, with little to no emphasis on the Eternal. My opinion, if we are going to Church for any other reason than to learn about and serve Almighty GOD, with a prime focus on the Eternal, then I consider the point of Church to be lost. Thank You for your candid explanation : )

[@carmennooner2027]

I wasn't saved until 1988. It was at a word-of-faith church, so I didn't hang out there very long. I started attending Calvary Chapel in Bellflower, CA, and during my time there, I was also introduced to the yearly gathering in Costa Mesa, hosted by Pastor Chuck. I believe it was called Harvest? It was in an open air arena, and many CC pastors from several different areas came to speak. It was always such an uplifting experience. My husband and I left California in 2001 and, unfortunately, there is no CC in our city in Arkansas. I loved sitting under the teaching of Pastor Jeff in Bellflower though. I still have several steno pads filled with notes I took at Sunday morning services and Wednesday night Bible study. Teaching through the Bible, verse by verse, is the only way to go!

[@randywest9417]

Thank you for confirming information I had heard of through the grapevine. Your very brave and honest. Pastor Chuck lives on every day I hear him on the radio. Gods truth will prevail. I met Pastor Chuck in 1970 when i accepted the Lord and have always considered him my pastor. I was permitted by Chuck to share songs on stage numerous times at Calvary and became a Calvary Chapel pastor. His legacy continues. God will continue His work. Its sad to see what has become of CCCM. But Chuck once quoted me 1Jn. 2:19 " they went out from us because they were not of us." Keep up the good work. Randy West

[@thomasrandolph1333]

Hello, I had the great pleasure to meet your dear gramps Chuck when he came to Murrieta to dedicate the new building we were in. As he stepped up to speak, I was stepping down from the stage as I was part of the worship team. He gave me the warmest handshake I’ve ever received! I’ve now been listening to his teaching for 35 years and all I can say is thank you Jesus and I can’t wait to see him again in Glory! Blessings to your wonderful family ✝️

[@purchasedpossession]

Thank you for this input. I was saved at CCCM 1982. There are not enough words to explain the impact that Pastor Chuck, his teaching, and his relationship with the Lord had on me. I well up with gratitude and emotion to this day thinking about my time there. Listening to his teaching I could always understand, see, and feel the love God had for me. It was absolutely heart wrenching to see what transpired during the split. Broke my heart for the precious flock of God that he faithfully cared for all those years and for you, his family. I had moved from California long before the split but always kept up with what was going on. It was my first "spiritual home" and I loved it. It was clear that a very different "spirit," if you will, took over when your grandpa passed on. The heart of a shepherd was no longer in charge. But really, much of the true beauty of Pastor Chuck's legacy is the strong sheep he nurtured that continue walking with his Lord (and ours) that he so magnificently taught us to know and love. Thank you again for posting. The lord bless thee...and keep thee... the Lord make his face to shine upon thee. And be gracious unto thee, and be gracious unto thee. The lord lift up... His countenance... upon thee and give thee peace. 🙂 Such fond memories. Take heart dear sister, many have grieved over and prayed for your family and the CCCM body.

[@kidavis3386]

Major costly repairs needed? And did those so-called “repairs” include turning the office into what looks like a cold industrial loft with the ductwork running through the ceiling, getting rid of the courtyard fountain, removing the gorgeous stacked stone façade from the entire exterior and repainting the exterior from the adobe-sand color that blended with the red tile roof to a stark white, and painting the interior black? I sat under Pastor Chuck’s teachings for 39 years until he went home to the Lord. During the last 12 of those years, Brian graciously dedicated each of my infant granddaughters for me, and would often pray for my family. Eventually, I became medically unable to attend church, but I was able to visit the campus once about a year ago, and I broke down and cried sobbing tears when I saw the changes. I used to listen to KWVE, including the Pastor’s Perspective program, but I had to stop listening out of frustration with what I was hearing. Pastor Romaine used to often tell us, “You are a well taught people.” And we were. But sadly, no longer.

[@michaelregan3914]

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[@GML146]

Thank you for sharing. I knew Brian was off when he would be on Pastors Perspective. Even when Pastor Chuck and Don Stewart were hearing is off the wall answers. Chuck and Don would have answer the question with scripture cause Brian answered with emotions most of the time as he still does today. Chuck warned about wolves in sheep clothing would come after he passed. Boy he sure got that right. Sadly, at Calvary Costa Mesa. But there are many that have stayed the course with Calvary Chapel Association. Thank all the faithful pastors that are continuing Chuck and Kay’s vision for Calvary Chapel. God is still moving in CCA in spite of the mess and confusion Brian has started. God bless them all for being faithful to the ministry. Sincerely they need our prayers.

[@Linlaur9771]

Thank you for this; it’s sad that this has happened; glad there are still churches called Calvary Chapel that are teaching as Chuck did; the whole counsel of God….

[@bcogodyoutube6076]

Pastor David Rails says, As one of the young people who came on Sunday nights, and sat under Pastor Chuck's teaching. i will forever be grateful to Pastor Chuck Smith's loving spirit and his honest teaching style. He would lead us in singing worship and praise for 45 minutes or more, with no instruments, just the guys and the gals singing different parts. Then Chuck would open his Bible and share for an hour from God's word, making the scriptures come to life! From Genesis to Revelation, he led us to the throne of God.

[@blasttorres]

Thank you for sharing, now things make so much sense, God bless you🙏🏻

[@teamrecon2685]

So thankful for Calvary Chapel when i lived in California years ago. Met your grandfather, Mike MacIntosh, Brian, and many others. Sadly, men who are teaching the Bible, as it grows...the things that aren't a joy to deal with come up. But love you guys. So thankful for what I learned through Chuck. Teach the Bible verse by verse, expositionally. You will NEVER get too far off track if you keep that in the middle of your ministry.

[@pastorandwife]

Wow this is very eye opening.

[@primafacie40]

Instead of movies like “Jesus Revolution” you should make a movie about Calvary chapel and Chuck smith and expose Brian.

[@primafacie40]

@@Trustnone714 Here is Ephesians 5:11-14 "Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. For this reason it says, 'Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you.'" If I had to weight the tongue, and it seems both of our verses require the tongue, yours to not use in a certain and mine to use in a certain way, mine would carry more weight and has more biblical presence. Read verse about false teachers. I could point you to them. I’m very biblically literate. I’m not surprised at your response. They sway many. Hence the last portion of the verse that the Pauline method to expose works of darkness is to awaken this asleep. Theee are those who don’t fall for the schemes. Some walk away and let the scemers go on. Some call them out because say they want those who are captured by them to be set free. Borderson has allows female teachers from the pulpit. From Brian Broderson himself. “So to conclude from this passage that it is wrong for a woman to teach or preach God ‘s Word to a mixed assembly is, in my opinion, disregarding the historical context of the instruction and reading something into the text that isn’t there. My conclusion on the matter of women in ministry is that, except for pastoring churches, i.e. holding the office of bishop or elder, the field is wide open and the opportunities are endless. May God raise up more and more men and women to proclaim His Word to the ends of the earth!” Here’s the link calvarychapel.com/posts/further-thoughts-on-women-in-ministry/ Churches with this view simply compromise in many ways. They are fluffy churches that do church well but often leave Christ behind in their wake. Anyway, appreciate the comment.

[@uwekonnigsstaddt524]

@@Trustnone714decaf sure does wonders. Decaf…..the wunder coffee

[@nattyrf511]

I came from a pagan/new age background and extreme anti-man feminism. Until I came to Christ. I started off in a non-bible teaching church with a co-female pastor. Eventually, I met my husband, got married, and he led me into a CC. There I came to know the word & my heart was changed from what it was. Years later, Pastor Chuck had gone onto Glory & I was listening to the pastor's perspective, which Brian had taken over. A woman called to say that her husband was not nice and rude. He also was not a believer. She said she had left him but that her church was saying she needed to return to him because that's what the bible says & that's how she could win him to Christ. Instead of Brian stepping in with scripture, he was interrupted &suddenly, there was Cheryl. Cheryl said she had no reason to go back to that man until he was nice to her and that it was not her place to win him to Christ nor her place to be unequally yoked (even though she was already married to him & he was trying to work things out with her). I was floored after she said, "Right Brian?" and he said, "Uhm, yeah." and ended that call. I took the K-Love app off my iPad & phone and was just done with all CC things. I was so grossed out by the blaspheming of God's word & Cheryl thinking she could 1 teach the word & 2 ignore the word for her own feelings on a subject. 1 Peter 3 " Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives" **Edited to Add* Thank you so much for exposing things. As someone who grew up in a physically, sexually, and emotionally abusive home, one of the things that was always engraved into me was, "We don't talk about what happens at home with anyone." It wasn't for many years that I realized that I was told this to protect my abusers. This was the thing that always gave me stomach aches about church/spiritual abuse. The abusers call you a "slanderer" or "gossip" if you expose their evil to the sun. 1. it's not slander when it's true. & 2. if someone asks me, why I am no longer at a place that abused me, I'm not going to lie to them or cover up the abuse. My husband and I told a friend we were planning on leaving this giant CC for a much smaller one. We wanted closer relationships. This person, who was our friend, said, "OH! To pastor so & so's church?" I said, yes, why? She said, "oh no reason." A year later, after we left that place, she was like, "I could not believe you guys were going there with all the things that man & his crazy wife have done to ppl!!!"I was so hurt. Turns out, Everyone knew about this guy & his mentally unhinged, controlling wife, and no one warned us because they were afraid to "slander & gossip." Ephesians 5:11 "Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them."

[@Frenchielove7]

Thank you for bringing so brave and sharing what exactly happened.. I got saved at Calvary, Costa Mesa, in 1998… I loved Chuck’s teaching - he was deeply biblical and spoke truth… I dearly miss him… When Brian started pastoring at Calvary, my spirit was not in unity with him… God bless you and your family.. God used Chuck mightily… I have no doubt Jesus will restore the remnant church of Calvary / HE is faithful to the end.. Thank you for being so brave and speaking truth .. 🙏

[@angelocaponeasjerrylewis1580]

I am not a believer in taking away of the church in what they called the Rapture. I was in Calvary chapel church and the pastor said the party is over on this earth and the enemy has the power in the earth and leaving the earth in chaos which makes no sense to me. I am called to be a warrior for the great Warrior Jesus. I when to the pastor and he pushed me away. I been saved for 44 years and came to this awakening and I had to leave. Please help me understand where I am wrong or right. I pray for the born again Holy Spirit church to be on one accord and to not reject a believer when they come to a pastor with things like this for wisdom and discernment. Pray for me because I believe I am being obedient to the lord. Thank you for understanding may the love of the lord have His way.

[@jesusis1459]

The rapture is absoloutly biblical....after the rapture takes place, the world will be in great catastrophic chaos, because the Holy Spirit is removed....the tribulation will be hell on earth. We are not appointed to God's wrath, which is Jacob's trouble, which purpose is for Israel, so they will know who their True messiah is....listen to Jd Farag, pastor, of kaneohe, Hawaii. I simply prayed and asked the Lord, 10 yrs ago, for the truth about the pre tribulation rapture. Literally the next day, Jd farag popped up on my screen with a message titled "The Blessed Hope"... had no clue what those words meant at the time. God answered me just the way he knew I needed.( jd provided scripture after scripture, along with the understanding of the Greek and hebrew) I believe jd disenfranchised himself from calvary chapel due to the direction it was going. He loves Chuck Smith. He is a Lebanese pastor, who was born and raised in Lebanon, who found Jesus as a young man and self taught himself the Bible. He often speaks of how he was told he was Palestinian, but thru studying God's word, found there is no such thing.....he says, he is an Arab! He understands Bible prophecy, and literally the culture in the middle east and the language! God has truly used this man for such a time❤

[@johnbarnas879]

Your "job" is to be a light in this world. Don't major on all the other stuff that becomes simply a form of godliness (religion). Jesus gave us 2 commandments. Keep it simple. Love God, love people. You will align with His will and you will see Heaven and Earth moved around you. Jesus is Lord. Peace be with you!

[@angelocaponeasjerrylewis1580]

@@johnbarnas879 I don’t agree but it’s not about a job is about being obedient. When the Holy Spirit speaks to your heart you listen and obey whatever that is and I did that for me to understand what was spoken to me so understand in the two commandments and I am doing all I know to love which was go to my pastor out of love. We agree I hope that’s understood we are one church.

[@markanthony3275]

Dear brother in Christ... I think I can help you with your objection to the Biblical doctrine of the rapture. I will share with you what God showed me in His word on this topic. Many people come to their belief on this topic because teachers have not started at the right place. I liken it to starting to watch a movie at the half way point and then explaining the whole movie to someone else. The Lord laid this scripture on my heart and showed me that this is where you must start. 1st John 4:1-3... " Dear friends, do not believe every spirit but test the spirits to see if they are from God because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God but every spirit that DENIES that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not from God. This is the spirit of antichrist whom you have heard is coming and even now is in the world." How does this teach us that there will necessarily be a pre-Tribulational rapture? Notice John's emphasis on Jesus "coming in the flesh". This was vital because it was the only way Jesus could take our sins upon Himself when He died on the cross. But He also took something else upon Himself...God's WRATH...the WRATH we deserved as Christ rejectors. When anyone teaches or believes that the Church will have to go through the Tribulation , which is the WRATH of God on all Christ rejectors, they are really saying that Jesus never dealt with our WRATH problem on the cross. They are in effect DENYING that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. This undermines the person and work of Jesus and it cheapens the costly salvation He obtained for us who believe. And what is behind this teaching , according to John? The demonic...the spirit of antichrist. We see this same spirit manifesting itself in Peter's rebuke of Jesus when Jesus told him that He was about to be betrayed, suffer and die. What did Jesus tell Peter? " Get behind me satan for you have in mind the thoughts of man and not of God. With this understanding of how it was important that Jesus came in the flesh because that was necessary to deal with our sin and God's WRATH, we can now PROPERLY understand what Paul meant when he wrote to the Thessalonians on the topic of the Tribulation and rapture. Paul wrote " You are NOT appointed unto WRATH...". But notice the rest of the sentence "...but to receive SALVATION through Jesus Christ our Lord". Right there Paul ties a pre-Trib rapture back to the work of Jesus Christ on the cross dealing with God's WRATH. Now we can address Mathew ch 24 which some try to say proves that there will be no pre-Trib rapture. Look at the context of Mathew ch 24. Jesus is taking jewish questions from His jewish disciples, namely , what will happen to Israel. They asked Him again in Acts ch 1 right at His ascension. Notice how many "jewish only" references Jesus uses in His answer to the question, "What will be the sign of the end and of your coming?". Jesus mentions "the abomination of desolation", "the temple", "the sabbath", "the rooftops", " the Judean countryside" and "the elect". Ok, so who are the "elect" ? Jesus tells us when He said "Unless those days were shortened not even the elect would survive". Notice what it says in Zechariah 13:8-9 ...Zechariah being the OT version of the book of Revelation. " In the whole land" , declares the Lord, "Two thirds will be struck down and perish, yet one third will remain in it. This one third I will bring into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold." This one third that God will "bring into the fire" is the "elect" that Jesus was talking about. Mathew ch 24 is about what happens to ISRAEL, not the church, and so it actually disproves that the Church will go through the Tribulation. I hope this helps, and there are many other scriptures I could explain, but I will end with this one . In Revelation we read " The testimony of Jesus IS the Spirit of prophecy. In other words the person and work of Jesus is always the central consideration for understanding the word of God and especially prophecy. God showed me this, I'm not smart enough to make any of it up.

[@pastorjimwalls5924]

Thank you so much for this update and perspective about what really transpired regarding Pastor Chuck's wishes as to who would lead this ministry. I'm a Baptist Pastor but I learned so much from your grandfather when I first got saved. I listened to the WFT religiously for many years. I still order Pastor Chuck's sermons on CD. Thanks again and you & your family are in my prayers.

[@barbirwin4385]

We are so blessed to have a Pastor at Calvary Chapel, Centralia,Washington who loves the people God continues to bring him, because these are people hungry for the Word with no deviation!!! From our youngest to our oldest in our church we are lovers of the Truth and I truly believe that is why we continue to grow! Thank you for sharing!

[@Blessed1963]

Thank you for bringing light to this topic of conversation. I was blessed to hear your Grandpa teach in a Church in Glendale, California .

[@auntylizzyrocks]

Thank you! Both my husband and I got saved under Pastor Chuck. We were so sad to see how much it changed and long time ministries shut down.

[@charleshays5407]

When I lived in Southern California, I used to visit Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. I loved to listen to Chuck Smith's teaching and I was blessed by it. I knew he was not perfect, but he was faithful in teaching the Bible. It's sad to hear what has happened to it.

[@otis5921]

I appreciate you and your help with understanding, knowledge, and wisdom regarding CCCM It brought me great healing as I have my own stories that validate what you shared! I came to JESUS at CCCM 1976 and etc. GOD Bless You Sister 🙏.

[@darylsearle3474]

years ago i had an open vision while sittingin the pew at calvary chapel costa mesa.The visoin stated that the revival started at costa mesa will be 3/4 bigger in the future, YESHUA is still on the throne but will soon return!

[@robertestrema5148]

so sorry to hear . its sad that Chucks wishes were not follow through. one of the best teacher of GODS word. Chuck was very blessed by GOD. DONT WORRY TO MUCH AND DONT BE SAD . IM PRAYING FOR YOU. let the Church goers go with brian and the ones that follow your Grandpa stay the way. it sounds like the devil has got into the Church to break it up, strong FAITH WILL BE THE ONLY WAY CHUCKS WAY WILL GO ON.. I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOUR GRANDPA AND HE WAS SUCH A GREAT TEACHER. ALL MY BEST TO YOU AND YOURS,. GOD BLESS YOU ALL VERY MUCH.

[@Anitaluc123]

Thank you for the explanation. I had heard that Chuck’s brother, Paul, said that Chuck did not want Brian to take over so I am glad to hear you confirm that. God bless you for speaking the truth.

[@suehamblin9652]

@@Trustnone714 Haven’t you heard? People have dealt with it. They left.

[@uwekonnigsstaddt524]

@@Trustnone714false dichotomy……🤦

[@LadylvGod]

This gives so much clarity and confirmation 🙏 God bless you

[@Matt24_]

I appreciate your explaining what happened Vanessa. I attended a CC a few times and heard of your grandfather because I like his commentaries in the Blue Letter Bible. Gods Bless.

[@laurieomura7188]

Right after Pastor Chuck passed away, I heard Brian, via audiotape, make those statements at that Northwest pastor's conference. It was disrespectful toward Chuck and it made it clear Brian was of a "progressive" mindset. I knew immediately there would be a problem. I've never listened to anything from CCCM since. Additionally, I clarified with my own CC pastor as to where he stood on this issue. Brian and his followers do not teach or receive the whole counsel of God. The Lord was with Chuck. Thankfully we can still hear and read his words.

[@Loverofanimals-h7t]

Amen, well stated. It is heartbreaking to see the majority of all denominations falling away and going into a new age mentality and approach to God’s word that was the same then, now and forevermore. He is unchanging in every way.

[@generallee5609]

Thank you for the info. I felt something had changed in Costa Mesa . I alternated between chino valley and CCCM. We need to constantly pray for our leadership in every aspect of our lives. Calvary chapel established such a great foundation in my love for God. God Bless

[@markreams3192]

I travel throughout throughout the country in the summer. I attend Calvary Chapels when available. They all do expository teaching of the Bible as does the church I attend regularly in Menifee California (Revival Christian Fellowship). I’ve heard no aberrant teaching at these churches. I believe Calvary Chapel has exploded in the last few decades because the pastors teach God’s Word with integrity! If attendance is declining at Costa Mesa, I believe it’s because the Lord has given people discernment through The Holy Spirit and your grandfather’s dedication to rightly teach God’s word from Genesis to Revelation!

[@valeriefromoregon]

Wow , I didn’t know this I’ve been there a few times and Loved listening to Pastor Chucks sermons on the radio back in the 90’s. Your Grandpa was a great man. Calvary Chapel here in Oregon is a cult/woke church now. I was so tired of this church teaching works theology. Now I know I’m not crazy. Calvary Chapel Spokane where I came to know Jesus is the best Calvary Chapel in this country now and they have a thriving KZbin channel. Ken Ortize is from Costa Mesa and knew your grandpa. He’s 74 years old, I hope his church survives after he’s gone. Pastor Ken is a father figure to me. I now attend Athey Creek Christian Fellowship here in Oregon. Thank you for sharing.

[@chizuosakurai]

Thank you for sharing. I pray for me and for us that God will help us to declare the whole counsel of God, to rightly divide the word of truth, to be able to love for one another, and to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.

[@manichairdo9265]

My late husband went to CC Costa Mesa several times when in America. He met Chuck, and made lifelong, godly friends. Through a CC leader and friend in England, he was made aware of the deep concern that BB was to 'take over'. It's unthinkable that the board even 'anointed' him for the job. (Only the Lord can anoint, I believe.) Although church splits can be very traumatic, they are essential though the pain your grandmother, close family, and yourself suffered must have been harrowing. Not to mention the additional consequences of BB's actions. This morning, I was reading Galatians 1. Verses 6 - 9 says, I marvel that you are turning away SO SOON, FROM 'HIM' WHO CALLED YOU IN THE GRACE OF CHRIST TO A ''DIFFERENT'' GOSPEL. Chuck is lovingly remembered here. As for BB, we've never heard of him since. My church isn't CC, by the way, but we've been blessed by CC teaching, including teaching by Chuck Misler to name but one. All of heaven's love, blessings, power, and holy presence to you and your church.

[@gregoryt8792]

Pastor Chris Swansen of Calvary chapel Chester springs was a great admirer and student of Chuck Smith and really knows scripture.

[@proclaimwithme]

Oh Pray Pray Pray

[@kimberlykyle6451]

This breaks my heart. We love both... but we align with the whole counsel of God! I'm praying for my CC family.

[@barryjtaft]

For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Acts 20:29

[@charlessmith4242]

@@Trustnone714 * Are you the appointed arbitrator to defend this Brian character? If so, you are doing more harm than good.

[@barryjtaft]

@@Trustnone714 that's an interesting take on my comment. I am implying that wolves have come in among the flock at CCCM.

[@barryjtaft]

@@Trustnone714 As Paul Smith documented before he went home to the be with the Lord, Brian Broderson has embraced the emergent church movement which is really a the ecumenical movent re-imagined as has Rick Warren and as originated by the United Counsel of Churches.

[@charlessmith4242]

@@Trustnone714 * I'm afraid you picked on the wrong person, I always delight in a good back and forth. At least you acknowledged your bad attitude. 😇

[@charlessmith4242]

@@Trustnone714 * You just can't help yourself can you? Hand you a shovel and all you can do is dig yourself in deeper. Now you've accused me being a liar, and a number of us as being " like our father the devil ". If you can read, I never said anything about this pastor of yours, I don't know anything about him. My complaint is with you and your attitude toward others. You might want to take that log out of your own eye before you try to take the speck out of others. If you are a Christian, you've got a lot of learning to do. You've just set back your own testimony quite always by your comments.

[@Sunbear415]

I’m so happy to attend Pastor Damien Kyle’s church.

[@dennisr.4918DennyDesigns]

Modesto!

[@AmyCatelli]

Loved pastor chuck for years.❤

[@Pepsiguy]

I’m grateful that when I got saved in the early 90s, I learned scripture at Calvary Chapel San Diego…”the full council of the Lord.” When I moved to the East Coast three years later, I realize I had the foundation that many church attendees did not have.

[@wrkndude1]

It’s an age old problem, religion chokes the word of God. The adversary loves this