Would You Put Timmy On Your Church Board?

[notofworks]

Originally Posted by Timmy

Now now, NoW. () That's not what he said. Exactly. I see his point, and those of others, actually. And I see your point. There could be a place for a contrarian viewpoint, in an advisory capacity. It could be very helpful to bounce ideas off of me, get my feedback and, yes, critiques -- you could refine things, help them hold up under the scrutiny of others, or of "unbelievers" in the congregation. But it would be pretty strange, indeed, for someone like me to, say, help write doctrinal statements, or "minister" to people at the altar (as a board of "deacons" might be expected to do), things like that.

I've got you covered, Timmy. We don't have altar calls...ever (can't find it in the bible but when I do, I'll have an altar call). You won't have to pray for anyone (except me when I'm in trouble). And the doctrinal statement isn't written by our board. Wait....we don't have a doctrinal statement.

And this is a "Board of Directors" in accordance with IRS law, and not a "Board of Deacons." True, you don't meet the biblical qualification of a "Deacon". But then again, half the time, I feel like I don't!