"The Giant Sucking Sound" - Page 19

Old Paths · #**181** 10-02-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Paths

As Ross (Can't win, but I will run anyway) Perot said back in 1992 "NAFTA will create a giant sucking sound" as USA jobs go south to Mexico.

So will the passing of Resolution 4 cause "a giant sucking sound" as ministers that feel betrayed by the org. leave the UPC for other orgs. or the vast world of Good Independent Brethren. (GIBs).

Not only did I hear that TC of Metro Atlanta got out today, but I was told that on the West Coast NW got out also.

Wonder how many preachers they will influence in the next few days.

pelathais · #**182** 10-02-2007, 09:49 PM

Well I just had to "shake the tree" a bit since everyone was getting so down. I can tell you that barring the coincidence of initials there's some amount of exaggeration in several of the "who's getting out" that have been mentioned.

I think I want to go back to that "place yer bets" thread and move my prognostications up to "sunny weather" ahead.

Timmy · #**183** 10-03-2007, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowas

Timmy,
I read alot of forums and have a good sense of humor, but rarely do I, while reading forums actually bust out laughing out loud.
Well, Your post is the exception. I enjoyed your perspective. LOL

Thanks! Glad to be of service.

Old Paths · #**184** 10-03-2007, 09:40 AM

I wonder how these men getting out will effect the financial base of the org.

I'm sure they will continue their Missions support, but some will send their offerings directly to the Missionary, instead of going through the FMD.

Someone said 10% to 15% would be leaving, I personally see more like 20%.

Even at 10% that would be around 900 preachers (someone said their was 9,000 licensed ministers???), 15% would be over 1300!

AMAZING!

Steve Epley · #**185** 10-03-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Paths

I wonder how these men getting out will effect the financial base of the org.

I'm sure they will continue their Missions support, but some will send their offerings directly to the Missionary, instead of going through the FMD.

Someone said 10% to 15% would be leaving, I personally see more like 20%.

Even at 10% that would be around 900 preachers (someone said their was 9,000 licensed ministers???), 15% would be over 1300!

AMAZING!

Pretty good base.

AGAPE · #**186** 10-03-2007, 09:49 AM

9000???

maybe....
wonder how many are pastors?? maybe 1/2 that number??? 4500....

so if 800 pastors get out thats almost 18%

#**187** 10-03-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Paths

I wonder how these men getting out will effect the financial base of the org.

I'm sure they will continue their Missions support, but some will send their offerings directly to the Missionary, instead of going through the FMD.

Someone said 10% to 15% would be leaving, I personally see more like 20%.

Even at 10% that would be around 900 preachers (someone said their was 9,000 licensed ministers???), 15% would be over 1300!

AMAZING!

If these men have really gotten out (and i'm not doubting that they have) then it will play a major role in others that will follow. Most of these will give to IAM (like our church does) to support missions. I think the ones you mentioned along with LB, VM, and JG are the key figures. These men have great influence on the conservative base.

Old Paths · #**188** 10-03-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by UltraCon

If these men have really gotten out (and i'm not doubting that they have) then it will play a major role in others that will follow. Most of these will give to IAM (like our church does) to support missions. I think the ones you mentioned along with LB, VM, and JG are the key figures. These men have great influence on the conservative base.

Amen on influence and VM carries the most of any.