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Originally Posted by Kansas Preacher

No. That is why they are not calling it an "organization," but rather, a "fellowship."

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

This is distinct to what Steadfast and CS have claimed ...

they have stated on the forum that ministers in the WPF will have 2 choices to prospective members:.

1. A license
2. non-license membership.

Are you now stating that the WPF has changed it's mind or that the previous information was inaccurate?

Originally Posted by Kansas Preacher

I don't think there has EVER been plans to offer credentials. I spoke with Brother Booker early on during this process, and he told me then that they were not going to offer credentials. I think the "two-tiered" membership is something different than what you have described.

It seems then ... there is no consensus as to the offering of licenses ...

Coon and Dean ... (I slipped and accidentally said Steadfast) ...

Have an alternative view, it seems, as it pertains to licensing and the WPF

This is a discussion we had in the Ministerial Ethics thread a few weeks ago ...

Originally Posted by The Dean

What some fail to realize is that, most likely, the vast majority of those who go to Tulsa will remain in the UPC and network with the conservative element represented in Tulsa.

Originally Posted by The Dean

The network they are trying to put together does not require or expect one to get out of the UPC. Asking a friend to network with those most aligned with his beliefs is NOT asking someone to leave the UPC.

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

Similar to the NCO?

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

Will this network be licensing ....??? If it is ... can one hold 2 licenses?

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

I understand that they will be offering two levels of membership--licensing for those who desire it, and a fellowship level association for those who do not.

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

The latter will allow for dual membership, then ....

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

But I believe ... the UPCI bylaws do not allow holding dual licenses? Is this correct?

Originally Posted by The Dean

The second will NOT be a 'license' for an organization but a 'fellowship card' for a ministerial fellowship.

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

The fellowship level association will not be a license, per se.

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

Semantics, perhaps, but within the bounds of propriety.

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

I understand the attempt to circumve .... I mean choice.

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

Does the UPCI manual allow for DUAL LICENSES?

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

Then why keep bringing up the deal about the UPC not allowing dual licensing?

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

You know it doesn't, and yes it circumvents the rule about dual licensing.

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

Why not?