Laurie, who has an office in Irvine, was not available for an interview last week, spokeswoman Laura McGowan said. “This decision does not change our theology, philosophy of ministry or our history,” Laurie’s statement said. “It merely extends the reach of our fellowship within the Christian world at a time when the vision and mission of Harvest remains - as it has been for 42 years - focused on the teaching of God’s word and the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” The SoCal Harvest event comes to Angel Stadium in Anaheim Aug.18-20. Calvary was born as a movement away from religious denominations.īut, in a statement, Laurie calls the new partnership an extension of the collaboration already taking place between Harvest and a network of evangelical churches that participate in the annual Harvest Crusades - a Southern California Christian institution that’s drawn millions of people to stadiums and arenas around the world. Some theologians see this as Laurie’s official shift toward mainstream evangelicalism and worry that Riverside-based Harvest could be overshadowed by the denomination. Laurie has been seen as one of the biggest crusaders of Calvary Chapel, an association of evangelical Christian churches to which Harvest belongs. Greg Laurie, pastor and founder of the 15,000-member Harvest and its Harvest Crusades, announced the move in June. Harvest Christian Fellowship will be joining the Southern Baptist Convention, the nation’s largest Protestant body with about 15 million members. The Rev.
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