Vineyard church embraces female pastors

Jeff Robinson of CBMW reports.

The two-paragraph statement [from the Vineyard leadership] reads:

"In response to the message of the kingdom, the leadership of the Vineyard movement will encourage, train, and empower women at all levels of leadership both local and trans-local. The movement as a whole welcomes the participation of women in leadership in all areas of ministry.

"We also recognize and understand that some Vineyard pastors have a different understanding of the scriptures. Each local church retains the right to make its own decisions regarding ordination and appointment of senior pastors."

Here is the letter released by Vineyard's leadership.