[Jack Shephard]

I agree that Jakes is oneness. Though it should not matter that much I guess. I think that because of his celebrity status of sorts that each side wants to claim him. Some want to shun him as well. I love the fact that there is such a popular Mand of God that is in the oneness ranks. The fact is that he preaches for both sides. I saw him preach in person once at a Trinitarian charasmatic church. He was good. Not the traditional Jakes, but yet was good. He brought out some great points and you could tell at the altar service was trying to lead people into receiving the HG.

I feel that it is because of people like Jakes, Noel Jones, even Steve Munsey among others that have helped to bridge the gap between the two sides. Even though we are not far apart to some we are light years away. These men have helped to bring the sides together, not in compromise, but in fellowship. Fellowship is the most important thing here. I know that Jakes may seem on the fence or on the other side to some people, but it is all about fellowship.

Fellowship is what the UPCI was all about in the first place. In the organization Jakes started, the Pater organization,or whatever, it is made up of both sides. They have found a way to be led and fellowship with out drawing lines in the sand and saying this is how it is. Cross this line and we are done or cross this line and that is the only way we can fellowship. Fellowship is coming together despite our differences. That is what AFF is about, right? I think that it is a great thing what Jakes and others are doing. I would say the samething if a true Trinitarian were doing the samething. JMHO