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Originally Posted by H Gang
Believe me, most of details you don't ever want to know. Second, the men in the church providing leadership and the District have integrity, as well as Kilgore and Hughes. If there wasn't irrefutable evidence, there would not have been a resignation. Third, if a preacher preaches it "straight" but lives a very duplicitous life that reflects nothing of what he preaches---he doesn't preach it straight. "Straight" preaching includes practicing what you preach. Fourth, worrying about a future pastor on holiness standards should be the least of your concerns. Obsessing about holiness standards before didn't prevent tragedy from happening. Do you think strict holiness standards is going to give you a desirable pastor? You better hope the man's hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness! Fifth, you better thank God that the "select group" instrumental in, as you say, "taking TB down" were men of integrity and character and were honest enough to be used by God to bring the man's gross immorality to light. The man could still be lost in dark sin and headed for hell. Now he's been granted Gods grace to get right. And "they" didn't bring the man down. He did this to himself. He made the series of horrible choices to live a double life, preaching holiness and spiritual elitism while living like the worst of sinners. I hope you can appreciate the goodness of God in bringing this to light of truth rather than to continue the charade and the deception.
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^This is a good post. I attend this church and do not think I could stay if TB were to still be there. I know we are supposed to forgive, but he hasn't ask for forgiveness yet. Also, it is hard for us as humans to forget. There would always be a sense of not trusting him in the back of my mind.
I do not like the way the board is selected and run. They keep everything quiet and the church is left in the dark on business decisions until the quarterly business meeting.
There are a few incorrect things said on here. His son-in-laws both resigned voluntarily. They were not let go by the board. One has already established a position at another church. I pray their ministry will not be negatively effected.
I am heartbroken over this whole situation. I trusted TB, he counseled with me on many occasions. I trusted his insight and wisdom. I pray that the church can strengthen, thrive and still strive toward the goal of reaching lost souls and helping people find restoration, healing, and most importantly salvation.