A Wrecked Church! - Page 23

Titus2woman · #**221** 07-13-2012, 08:17 AM

I am greatly saddened and praying for these people.

HeavenBound · #**222** 07-13-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Margies3

yep, me too!

And, our church as been without a pastor almost 2 years now ever. I'm on the Board and we are very concerned about this situation. But I'd much rather be in OUR situation than to be in the middle of the mess that these poor people are dealing with! On the other hand, I can't see that daughter getting away with this at our church because we have some very strong personalities who would be moving HER on instead of her moving us on. Why don't these people do that at this church??

If you have a suggestion on how to get the daughter and the self appointed Pastor and his appointed Trustee Board to leave without resorting to violence please tell us how. I call him self-appointed now because he was voted out but refuses to step down.

Amanah · #**223** 07-13-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavenBound

If you have a suggestion on how to get the daughter and the self appointed Pastor and his appointed Trustee Board to leave without resorting to violence please tell us how. I call him self-appointed now because he was voted out but refuses to step down.

boycott them, don't attend, don't pay them.

rgcraig · #**224** 07-13-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Amanah

boycott them, don't attend, don't pay them.

That's one way.

HeavenBound · #**225** 07-13-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Titus2woman

I am greatly saddened and praying for these people.

TY, all prayers are welcome. I appeal to all reading these remarks to please pray for our congregation it is a sad day when this happens to a Church of this caliber.

AreYouReady? · #**226** 07-13-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavenBound

If you have a suggestion on how to get the daughter and the self appointed Pastor and his appointed Trustee Board to leave without resorting to violence please tell us how. I call him self-appointed now because he was voted out but refuses to step down.

My only suggestion is to quit contributing for expenses. I don't see how a church with 70 members can afford to pay someone $50,000 anyway, plus pay a tithe to the pastor, plus pay expenses. She will have to live off the rental property income and pay the bills out of that income if people quit contributing to something they feel is not of God.

bishoph · #**227** 07-13-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavenBound

If you have a suggestion on how to get the daughter and the self appointed Pastor and his appointed Trustee Board to leave without resorting to violence please tell us how. I call him self-appointed now because he was voted out but refuses to step down.

PM coming

AreYouReady? · #**228** 07-13-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavenBound

TY, all prayers are welcome. I appeal to all reading these remarks to please pray for our congregation it is a sad day when this happens to a Church of this caliber.

I agree H-B. I remember Brother ***** when he came to our church for revival. We loved his songs and preaching.

Although we no longer attend a Oneness church, the Apostle's doctrine will always be in our hearts. It's who we are. It is hard to see things like this happen even when we do not attend. I hope it can be resolved quickly.

StillStanding · #**229** 07-13-2012, 09:42 AM

My reason for starting this thread was not to start gossip. It is perceived as such by some, and for those people I apologize.

My reason was to give a voice to the disenfranchised and bullied in a church situation that I believe to be a travesty. I have nothing personal to gain, but there's a lot I could lose. (friendships) That is why I choose to remain anonymous.

The only way that I saw to combat the powers that be, was to bring shame and perhaps political pressure from the outside. The church may go on as orchestrated, but at least I didn't stay silent while watching the church go up in flames.

I apologize for a couple of wrong assumptions:

1. The church has no board. The church has a Trustee board in place. Trustees are guardians of the church's assets. This means that all the church's properties may not be in the former pastor's name as was told to me.

2. No succession plan was in place. We were told by a member that it was the former pastor's wishes for the local pastor to take over as pastor. For one reason or another, the majority of church members were not receptive to this choice.

The motivation from current leadership is getting clearer to me. This local preacher was given the mantle from the former pastor, and the rebellious and gossiping members voted him down! They sincerely believe he is God's choice, and they will go to any and all means to accomplish what they feel is God's plan for the church. It's really amazing to see the lengths they have gone by sending certified letters to those who voted against the local preacher, telling them that they are no longer members of the church and they aren't welcomed back! They will soon have an "invitation only" church vote, and it appears that the cards are stacked.

Please help me pray for this church. A lot of people are hurting and it's a very emotional time for them. God bless!

Truthseeker · #**230** 07-13-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Amanah

boycott them, don't attend, don't pay them.

Money or no money changes things.