UPCI Affirmation Statement

[Monkeyman]

Here are my deep thoughts on the subject. I could care LESS about that document! Nuf said

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Rev

Minister's in the UPC are required to sign the following statement every two years.

Minister's Affirmation

I ministers name, do hereby declare that I believe and embrace the fundamental Doctrine as stated in

the Articles of faith as set forth in the Manual of the United Pentecostal Church International.

I also believe and embrace the holiness standards of the United Pentecostal Church International as set

forth in said articles of Faith, and I pledge to practice, preach, and teach the same.


_____________________________________

Signature


____________________________________

Date


He's the question. Would you allow a minister to be your pastor who intentionally lied when he signed it?

funny how standards are emphasized...no mention of salvation or any fundamentals of the Christian faith

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by SoCaliUPC

It is my understanding that they can sign and state something in the contrary in the back...like an addendum. Am I correct?

depending on the attitude of the leadership in ones district, one can do about anything.

in some districts the DS has been known to drive around looking for a "blue hue" coming from the house of pastors in his district, then taking action if it is spotted.

in other districts, one can white out offending parts of the Infernal Document and sign.

I think some have signed "with reservations" or "in protest" or changed the statment to match what they preached and not been taken to task as their DS didnt like the Infernal Document to begin with.

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Here are my deep thoughts on the subject. I could care LESS about that document! Nuf said

What da chimp say!

[Monkeyman]

Ask me how many times the AS subject has come up in our church when dealing with new saints/visitors. Go ahead ask me!!!!

[Pragmatist]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Ask me how many times the AS subject has come up in our church when dealing with new saints/visitors. Go ahead ask me!!!!

How many times?

[Broken]

I know MM would not expect me to answer however I will guess ZERO ....

What would it matter to men/women alike who are not UPC have any questions or opinions on the AS? It absolutely blows me away.

Why not talk about something more important to who is not a member i.e. WHO IS GOING TO WIN THE UPCOMING ELECTION?- makes more sense.

According to some in the book, "Christianity Without the Cross":

Some pastors had another person sign it for them because they didn't want to but didn't want to leave the organization either. This was in 92 I believe right when this first came out.

[Broken]

Originally Posted by Walkbyfaith7

According to some in the book, "Christianity Without the Cross":

Some pastors had another person sign it for them because they didn't want to but didn't want to leave the organization either. This was in 92 I believe right when this first came out.

What would it matter to men/women alike who are not UPC have any questions or opinions on the AS? It absolutely blows me away.

Why not talk about something more important to who is not a member i.e. WHO IS GOING TO WIN THE UPCOMING ELECTION?- makes more sense.

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Broken

What would it matter to men/women alike who are not UPC have any questions or opinions on the AS? It absolutely blows me away.

Why not talk about something more important to who is not a member i.e. WHO IS GOING TO WIN THE UPCOMING ELECTION?- makes more sense.

because then what would those not in UPCI have to bash if they didn't talk about UPCI?! Here is one for ya!

Show me the last thread started by a non-UPCI that was a positive UPCI thread.

Come on, give it your best shot