1) Dan's right - but why ramifications for Life when so many churches are not affiliated, though its ministers are? Is it a set-up move for what's next?
2) UPCI webmaster is part-time, and needs to log in to AFF more for current news.
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Originally Posted by Jeffrey
Dan - why would a church like Life have any ramifications for pulling out their church? Plenty of churches not not affiliated.
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Originally Posted by DAII
Well, it would require a vote for one ...
and as you stated ... such a move can lead to other things.
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Originally Posted by Edward Anglin
Simple.
By voting to disaffiliate, a church shows the pastor it stands with him, and is in lockstep with his direction.
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Originally Posted by DAII
True ... Of course, this holds true when church business is conducted transparently. ... Of course, I am not specifically talking about this case.
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Originally Posted by Jeffrey
So if they indeed did disaffiliate, there had to have been a church vote. Very interesting.
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Originally Posted by DAII
Yes. Of course, there are always dissenters ... some may see it as a step to move away ... while many times, many of these churches do this for other reasons while still remaining in fellowship through the minister.
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Originally Posted by missourimary
Depends on the church bylaws I think. I was in a church that never voted. Just drove up and the sign had changed. That was several years ago.
And please, will someone tell me what water and spirit doctrine is? Thats a new one for me.
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Originally Posted by Edward Anglin
"If" being the operative word. All of this speculation is not healthy, IMO.
Perhaps it would be best to confirm the info before AFF's minions dissect the situation?
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Originally Posted by Jeffrey
Since no one has done anything but throw out a dozen initials in the form of a riddle, it's safe to say that this is all speculation at this point -- until someone can confirm.
For Esther.
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Originally Posted by Esther
Jeffrey I checked with my source and it is a rumor. There was a meeting about taking the church only out of the organization but not the pastors.
There was no church split although there were several families stirring up trouble.
... I think some speculation was offered about disaffiliation and/ or turning in a license.. and according to this ... you have confirmed that this is exactly what is happening ...
There are many reasons to disaffiliate ... I have a hunch there will be more to this.
This is a pillar church of the org ... nothing to sneeze at if Life does make such a decision, imo.
Sorry DA a couple corresponded via PM.
BTW...I am with on the outcome.
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