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Originally Posted by Straightline
It has little to do with young ministers versus old ministers.
The change is in giving part-time and no-time ministers an equal voice with those in full-time ministry. Full-time ministry has more vested in the org., and is more greatly affected by decisions made on a national level than the others. A Pastors vote respresents a whole congregation, whereas the local licensed minister that only preaches on occassion only represents himself.
This will probably pass, and will do more to disintegrate the cohesion of the UPCI than just about any other resolution.
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Straightline
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But even the part time ministers who are influenced by their full time pastors will be inclined to vote in such ways that are instilled by the older ministers. So why is this an issue? I do not get paid by my church, but I still pay the same dues that others pay. Why should I be penalized for not having a full time ministry? I sacrifice to not only care enough about this organization with my dues, but almost to the point where I have to study and pray to minister in different ways that lead up to a pulpit ministry. Are you trying to suggest that part time ministers do not put in the necessary sacrifices for their voice to be heard?
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