Is This Environment Wholesome?

[DividedThigh]

Last year at wis camp bro gleason preached a message entitled the power is in the pew, wow was it awesome, all in the same boat, i think, dt

[KwaiQ]

Originally Posted by mfblume

Is there supposed to be a difference between "clergy" versus "laity", anyway? (I do not think so).

For the most part, no. But I think more responsibility is placed on a preacher, esp. a pastor. IMHO

[Whole Hearted]

There is definitely a difference in laity and the ministry.

The only difference between someone who is called to preach and someone who is not, is that the someone who is called says they are...

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by mfblume

Is there supposed to be a difference between "clergy" versus "laity", anyway? (I do not think so).

I don't know, you tell me? Would anyone that is laity in the church you preach in, willing to do what you are doing?

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by Sheltiedad

The only difference between someone who is called to preach and someone who is not, is that the someone who is called says they are...

Ahhhh...Brad....

[LadyRev]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

I guess thats the benefit of Wordshare and CAF. They are private forums so a lot of conversations stay in house. Even so, you still have to be careful.

What is CAF?

I'm a member of Wordshare and I know that stuff doesn't "stay in house". I also know they sometimes forget there are women in the house.

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by LadyRev

What is CAF?

I'm a member of Wordshare and I know that stuff doesn't "stay in house". I also know they sometimes forget there are women in the house.

CAF is conservative apostolic forum. I don't think you can join though. You have to at least be a male.

[Whole Hearted]

Originally Posted by LadyRev

What is CAF?

I'm a member of Wordshare and I know that stuff doesn't "stay in house". I also know they sometimes forget there are women in the house.

CAF is Conservative Apostolic Forum run by elder Riggins and is a by invitation only forum.

[ALVIN]

Originally Posted by Sheltiedad

The only difference between someone who is called to preach and someone who is not, is that the someone who is called says they are...

This quip is amusing in a cynical sort of way, but untrue.

Anyone professing a calling must find a group of peers to accept the calling, and a congregation to listen to them.

Without peer acceptance and a congregation, a calling is only a claim.

The old saying is: "If God has called you to preach, He has called somebody to listen."