The Sacramental Charismatic Ep 66: Derek Morphew on Kingdom Theology, the Future of the Vineyard, & John Wimber
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Jan 12, 2026 
Derek Morphew, a Vineyard theologian and author from South Africa, shares his captivating journey through the Vineyard Movement. He discusses the transformative impact of John Wimber and the significance of kingdom theology in church practices today. Morphew explores the concept of breakthrough as a manifestation of God's kingdom, and the need for a balance between different theological perspectives. He emphasizes training future leaders in kingdom theology and connects it to social justice and effective discipleship methods. Worth a listen for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of church leadership!
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Lonnie Frisbee's Cape Town Visit
- Lonnie Frisbee visited Derek's Assemblies of God church and led powerful youth gatherings marked by prophecy and tongues.
- Those meetings created dramatic emotional responses and began Derek's long friendship with John Wimber.
Kingdom Theology United Them
- Derek and John Wimber independently discovered George Ladd's kingdom theology and found strong theological affinity.
- That shared framework became a key bond shaping Vineyard identity and praxis.
Breakthrough As Divine Intervention
- George Ladd framed the kingdom as God's rule breaking into the present age through Jesus' words and works.
- Derek uses that breakthrough language to explain miracles as interventions of the coming age.
