Prominent Memphis Area Pastor Resigns

[Tlswift2009]

Originally Posted by Insider

Thank you, there is still a lot of collateral damage but it is my prayer that people come to terms with it and move on.

Also there was a question about the 'Jackal Rant' mentioned in my previous post. That was in reference to what TB did the following Sunday after news of the allegations were revealed. He got up in front of the TPC congregation and in an attempt to bully the board members and his accusers, he called them 'Jackals'. The context was that Jackals seek out the wounded, surround them and then attack them. He actually said, and I quote. "We shoot Jackals".

That quote went out over the internet and was later removed. It left us speechless that he would react in this way. We all knew what he was attempting to do. But his attempt at intimidation backfired. The rest is history as they say.

My Lord, TB helped me back in 1996, and 2003 through some very tough times, and I'm not a member {I have/do fellowship with TPC} of the church. My Lord, we must pray for him to come to contrite, and genuine repentance that his soul will be made right, and delivered with God. It's hard to believe this has happened inhis life, but the scripture is FULL of incidents with failure {some gross} within leadership. My Lord, heal the hearts of your people at TPC, and all others that have been affected by this/these incidents. Thanks again INSIDER...

[H Gang]

Originally Posted by Hizzangel

How many people on here have actually spoke to TB? How many of you have verified facts with him or his family? I can tell you, I have. A lot of things are way off on this forum. And for those who keep stating he should apologize to the church, he asked the board for the opportunity to speak to the church immediately- they denied him.

So..........you talked to him and according to his version of the facts, a lot of the things on here aren't true............

Coming from the man who wove an intricate web of lies for years...all the while projecting himself as the defender of "Apostolic Identity"...

It's a little hard to swallow. I would think telling more lies wouldn't be difficult if you've worked so hard for so many years to project a false image of yourself.

Regardless, it's like saying "Oh that murderer didn't kill 15 people, he only killed 1".

[H Gang]

Originally Posted by Timmy

Here ya go:

https://www.facebook.com/ApostolicsofMemphis

Weird. Facebook's own search couldn't find it. Had to use Google.

Look out Memphis! Buckle up...

[H Gang]

Originally Posted by tv1a

There are less cowardly and more biblical ways to find out what's going on than by airing dirty laundry on the internet. Who would want to pastor people who feel they have to share their drama with the world?

As he continues to read the next post....ROFL!!!!!!

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by tv1a

How much of the story do you need to know to "learn"? The Bible is clearly explains how to handle faulty leadership. If this group really cared about the feelings and well being of the hurting saints, this thread would have been closed the first day.

Enough of the story so we can learn from it and see that it doesn't happen again.

Since this incident was made public at a church meeting, why do you call it gossip if people discuss it? (I haven't read this whole thread...only small sections of it.)

[H Gang]

Originally Posted by tv1a

How much of the story do you need to know to "learn"? The Bible is clearly explains how to handle faulty leadership. If this group really cared about the feelings and well being of the hurting saints, this thread would have been closed the first day.

*Scrolling down to the next post, appalled at what he reads...*

[Tlswift2009]

Originally Posted by revdtzombik

You will be part of the healing process for TPC...it is difficult to take a spiritual hit such as this situation, but, with the a close relationship with God himself, and a heart to learn and teach, along with a group of honest leaders seeking truly what is best for the Church , you all will come out stronger, wiser, and have more compassion for having been through this valley of deception...To God be all glory and honor for what the future holds...
blessings your way
The Rev

Amen!!!! INSIDER has already blessed many. many of God's people with the post. I have a good handful of friends that attends/attended TPC that were greatly hurt/wounded bu this unfortunate incident. God's word yet tells us that "all things {even the evil/sinful} worketh together for the good of them that are the called according to his purpose"; God will savage his church because the gates of hell cannot prevail against the Church of jesus Christ. There are people that have left this local church, but God may use them in other ways within other churches. I remeber how the severe persecution {troubles} hit the early church during the death of that faithful man Stephen, and how the chrch scattered and went about publushing the gospel far more than when they were all huddled together. I DO NOT hope for the scattering of TPC because I DO NOT believe it's God purpose, but the incident/situations that has ocurred should make it a stronger better place of worship, and outreach post to win the lost souls of memphis, and round about. Oftentimes, God HAS to do some PURGING of the tree in order to gain much more fruit. TPC has/is a GREAT church for the Kingdom of God, but perhaps; its been in needing of a prunning??? We do/can get comfortable, and/or lose God's main purpose for each local assembly; especially when things gets too comfortable, and perhaps prosperous; we tend to lose focus, and sometimes drift off like King David did in many areas of our lives as a church assembly, and in our personal lives; believe me; this situation is working for the GOOD of many in/for many reasons: A CHURCH CANNOT CONTINUE TO GO FORTH IF IT'S INFECTED WITH SIN; ESPECIALLY WITHIN THE HEAD LEADERSHIP(S); God MUST take away the dross/chaff, and trim the tree. TPC WILL SURVIVE AND THRIVE IF THE PEOPLE WILL PRAY-FAST-TRUST AND LOOK TO JESUS!!! GREAT THINGS ARE IN THE WAITING FOR SO MANY FAR AND NEAR!!!

[Tlswift2009]

Originally Posted by tv1a

If everyone at TPC had the "good attitude" described in an earlier post, you would have hundreds of "insiders" with scoops and the truth clamoring to share with the world their interpretation of the facts.

You know, people respond to circumstances in different ways sometimes; I'd just hate to be the person(s) who causes unrest and harm among God's sheep. God will rstore his sheep that's been wounded if they allow God to do it, and I pray that the leadership be restored as well....

[Tlswift2009]

Originally Posted by forced2view

One of the hardest times of my life was going thru a similar situation as this thread describes. The hardest thing for me to overcome was not the forgiveness part, for I know things that I have done that the Lord has forgiven me for, one sin is no worse than another, it all keeps us out of heaven, but I had a very hard time helping my family thru it. They were young, and were very fragile. I owe my thanks to Jesus for helping us through it, but I felt like I was on very thin ice for a very long time. This is not something that will be a quick healing......for some maybe, but there are so many different aspects of healing that will need to take place. God is able to do it all but you can bet that the enemy is licking his chops to get the leftovers that TB left.

Amen, and I'm so glad that your faith allowed you to skate on through what appeared to be thin ice-God held you up so that you could continue to hold up your family-VICTORY!!!! Yep, old slue footed satan is licking his chops, but he will NOT be munching on God's people. God said that He will PREPARE a table for US in the presence of our enemies; the sheep of God will be chomping and eating the word/medicine of HEALING!!!

[Tlswift2009]

Originally Posted by CC1

Great post. Thank you for sharing your heart. I think the vast majority of readers and posters on this thread do not "hold one denomination or faith hostage for the actions of one man". There has been criticism of church systems that elevate the pastor to a position with no accountibilty but that is not limited to UPC churches. The point is that pators needs to protect themselves and their churches by having accountibility measures in place.

You stated in your post that you would never again be part of a church without accountibility or one that practiced nepotism. That is exactly what most are talking about on here. Hopefully this thread and posts like yours will make pastors and saints reading take steps to make sure their situation is a correct one and they protected from something like this.

A hearty amen!!!!!