DKB: The Leader

[Kim Komando]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

That's a scary picture you paint. Sounds more like a Mafia Don than a GS.

Baron, I don’t think Paul feels he’s a Mafia Don but maybe a Media Don. I think his characterization of DKB being reminiscent to a zealous District attorney might be accurate.

I still can’t help but think after reading DKB’s September statement:

Apostolic Identity. -We are thankful for the tremendous revival and growth that we are experiencing. At the same time, we must acknowledge that a few ministers have begun to question some of our Apostolic distinctives, particularly some aspects of holiness in outward appearance and possibly some aspects of the doctrine of salvation. The District Board unanimously and firmly believes that we must maintain our Apostolic identity on these biblical doctrines of the new birth and holiness, while continuing to press for revival and growth.

As a District Board, we take seriously our responsibility to ensure that all our ministers adhere to these scriptural teachings. The District Board has adopted a plan of action and has asked me as district superintendent to follow up on these matters. We understand that the local church is self-governing, that the pastor has authority and responsibility to lead the local church, and that there is room for diversity of opinion and application in many areas. We also understand the need for wisdom, patience, and tolerance in both evangelism and discipleship, proclaiming the life of faith and not legalism.

However, we expect that those who are used in public leadership, such as preaching, teaching, and leading in worship, will reflect the values of the New Testament church as understood and proclaimed by the UPCI. If some ministers are seeking direction on these issues, we are available for personal discussion and guidance, and we will provide tools and forums for further study. We don’t want anyone to leave our fellowship, but if some have made a definite decision that they do not believe and will not implement these teachings, then they are no longer in harmony with the UPCI, and the most consistent decision is for them to withdraw

That DKB is speaking on both sides of his mouth. In one breath saying we need to be tolerate diverse views, allow for local church authority and give time for various approaches to evangelism and discipleship.

How long does one wait as the district board and leader for a pastor to teach his fold the UPCI way? Is he promoting bait and switch discipleship?

Yet, in the next breath he clearly states that those who are on the fence will not and should not be use in preaching, teaching, and leading worship if they don’t abide by the UPCI way.

It appears he knows that his hands are tied in many of these situations and can only show these wayward preachers the door by telling them to be consistent and withdraw but will not shove them out by his own hand.

More than anything, I am wondering if DKB learned any triage in law school because the org he’s about to commandeer is hemorrhaging. In 2007, there were well over 9400 ministers. This year at GC, Jerry Jones told the floor that there are now over 9100 ministers in the fellowship with 600 ministers added to the roll this year.

That’s a net loss of –300 ministers in two year, and if just 600 hundred were added this year, it is safe to say that with the WPF schism and others turning in their cards on both sides, well over 900 ministers have left in the last 2 years. Keep in mind these are established ministers with established churches. Yes, they have been replenished with fresh and young blood but what will compensate for the “brain and maturity” drain that this causes?

The org is also hemorrhaging money. PPH, according to the last financials, just lost another million dollars and now is 2.3 million dollars in the whole. KH slashed the budgets of many of the divisions and programs. There have been layoffs in PPH and HMD while still funneling money to his pet project “Global Impact”.

DBK will be best served to address the loss of seasoned ministers and monies before cleaning house ideologically.