The UPC was born out of a desire from within two groups, the PCI and the PCofJC. These groups had, in their infancy, broken away, along with others, from the AOG over doctrinal differences, primarily, Oneness Vs. Trinity. This was proper and right, because the disagreement was one of a foundational doctrinal nature.
However, they did not agree among themselves on everything totally. There were some huge gaps that had to be overlooked in order for these two groups to merge. The feeling that they could do more together than apart was the driving force that compelled them to lay aside their differences and focus on their strengths. The rest is history.
Anytime personalities are brought together, differences are quickly exposed. This is true in building a marriage, a business, a church, or an organization. Any group that breaks away because of disagreements they might have with the current structure will encounter similar issues again. Its the nature of people.
With the formation of a new movement, there is immediately within its body, opposing sides. There will be a liberal side and a conservatiive side. They will have to vote on their disagreements and it will be expected of everyone to respect the "will" of the majority.
There is normally a process by which they can challenge those issues with which they disagree, generally a resolution at next appointed gathering of that body. Its not a perfect system. I know this because I have not always been in the majority on some issues. If it were perfect, I would always be happy with the results.
Eph. 4 instructs us to "endeavor". Jude speaks of "contending." There is a finished product that we should all be focused on, but I also believe God is looking at the "process" of how we respect each other and deal with each other. We would do well to examine how best we can move this powerful gospel, doctrine, salvation, into all the world. It is best served by remaining "Kingdom Minded" which means that I purpose to be a team player. Even if I don't like all the calls that are made.
In all my years of Pastoring, 25 plus, no resolution at any conference, including Tampa, has made me come home and change the way I pastor my church.
I am thankful God saw fit to let me just be on the team. That fact requires me to give my all daily.
I am "bloodbought" and very grateful.