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Originally Posted by Carpenter
I believe the greatest difficulty and challenge for the UPC is keeping people they have baptized/prayed through, and keeping those seasoned from leaving.
I just spoke to a young man close to the center and he ran down a list of folks who have left this local assembly and I was shocked. The reason for these people leaving is single source, not to different from the reason I unplugged.
Neverthelss, why do people leave the UPC? I bet the reasons have continuity throughout the organization, of course based on the discussions here and personal experience.
I know, we all have been hurt and abused, I am not asking for sob stories, I am asking for principals.
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I think often times, it has nothing to do with doctrine or even standards. I amen MOW post. There have been times when I just got so tired of the "conditions" in so many UPC churches...we've been to several now, we don't try to hide it. It is nice when you can find a church where the leadership is real and upfront with expectations, love you for who you are as individuals, and respect all.
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