WPF in talks with Philippines UPC

[Ron]

Knowing the lack of ethics that is taught,or practiced in the Philippines, I am not surprised!

[StMark]

Originally Posted by Ron

Knowing the lack of ethics that is taught,or practiced in the Philippines, I am not surprised!

now this is a loaded statement.

are you broad sweeping all Philippino's?? have you had business dealings with them ??

[Thumper]

Mark,

Look at the picture of Ron and his wife

[StMark]

Originally Posted by Thumper

Mark,

Look at the picture of Ron and his wife

yes, i know T. i just couldn't believe Ron would say something against his wife's people like that

[Ron]

Originally Posted by StMark

yes, i know T. i just couldn't believe Ron would say something against his wife's people like that

I am married into the culture but not blind either!

I am sorry, but ethics is either not taught, nor really practiced like it should over there both in Church & in business!

[Straightline]

I believe the Missions statement of the WPF is to "find and facilitate" local indigenous works.
If the WPF wants to support men in the 'ppines, what would be wrong with that??
You actually think they will steal churches away from the UPC?

I am no apologist for the WPF, but most missionaries welcome support from wherever they can get it, not just FMD. Why can't the national pastors do the same?

When will the UPC get rid of that US vs. THEM mentality?


It's hard to stir the pot
in a
Straightline

[George]

Originally Posted by stmatthew

Lets rephrase that another way so we cover all the bases.


"If the Filipino church is so sufficient they can send their own missionaries to other parts of the world, the only reason they would join the UPCI is for promised money. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. Foreign language is "money."

The UPCI started their work and that is why they are part of it. There wasn't a "joining." It was a beginning. The churches grew large enough to support itself and others.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by Straightline

I believe the Missions statement of the WPF is to "find and facilitate" local indigenous works.
If the WPF wants to support men in the 'ppines, what would be wrong with that??
You actually think they will steal churches away from the UPC?

I am no apologist for the WPF, but most missionaries welcome support from wherever they can get it, not just FMD. Why can't the national pastors do the same?

When will the UPC get rid of that US vs. THEM mentality?


It's hard to stir the pot
in a
Straightline

I don't doubt such a mentality exists but given the events of last few months this statement is laughable.

No one asked THEM to leave...

they are welcome to remain ultraconservative regardless how inconsistent it is.

[George]

Originally Posted by Straightline

I believe the Missions statement of the WPF is to "find and facilitate" local indigenous works.
If the WPF wants to support men in the 'ppines, what would be wrong with that??
You actually think they will steal churches away from the UPC?

I am no apologist for the WPF, but most missionaries welcome support from wherever they can get it, not just FMD. Why can't the national pastors do the same?

When will the UPC get rid of that US vs. THEM mentality?


It's hard to stir the pot
in a
Straightline

Why do they need to take control over established churches? If it is all about winning souls, they should send their own missionary and start their own work - not proselyte another church/organization.

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I know of a good independent work there that has been there for nearly 40 years. They have a beautiful headquarters church and bible school and teach a high standard of holiness and very solid on Apostolic doctrine. I know the missionary and many brethren who have been there through the years. This group is not going to become part of the WPF.

Bro. Epley, would you be so kind to perhaps name this church?