Post UPCI Gen Supt. Election Questions

[StillStanding]

PM can say that he could have been the GS if he had wanted it. That gives him a LOT of political clout!

He can now keep his current position and have a heavy say in the direction the UPCI chooses to take.

[A_PoMo]

Originally Posted by Mr. Steinway

PM can say that he could have been the GS if he had wanted it. That gives him a LOT of political clout!

He can now keep his current position and have a heavy say in the direction the UPCI chooses to take.

Yep. He gets the best of both worlds that way. PM is no dummy.

[n david]

Originally Posted by A_PoMo

Yep. He gets the best of both worlds that way. PM is no dummy.

Nope, just a liar according to ya'll....

[A_PoMo]

Originally Posted by GraceAmazing

I think someone already mentioned this, but I think it's truth....I think Mooney pulled his name because the lineage of the church (in law) has not been established. A lot of people do not want him as their pastor...

Yep. True.

[GraceAmazing]

I hope you are being sarcastic *gasp*...

He is a good man...he just thinks his family should be in pastorship after he leaves and the church isn't ready for that I'm afraid. I went to IBC and it is a great school and that is in large part due to Mooney's progressive thinking...and if he felt the Holy Ghost told him not to do it, then let's all thank God that he listened AND obeyed!!!

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by GraceAmazing

I hope you are being sarcastic *gasp*...

He is a good man...he just thinks his family should be in pastorship after he leaves and the church isn't ready for that I'm afraid. I went to IBC and it is a great school and that is in large part due to Mooney's progressive thinking...and if he felt the Holy Ghost told him not to do it, then let's all thank God that he listened AND obeyed!!!

Kim was chastised for saying what you said already - their post was tic.

[BlestAssurance]

Such cynicism is sad...

The devil can go on vacation as there are plenty of folks ready to take over as accusers of their brother.

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by BlestAssurance

Such cynicism is sad...

The devil can go on vacation as there are plenty of folks ready to take over as accusers of their brother.

Would you be cynical if Rex Johnson said that God told him to leave the UPCI because it was too conservative? Would you accuse RJ of being off base?

I'm cynical of ANYONE who says that GOD told them to do anything! Why can't a preacher OWN UP to his decision instead of putting it off on God? Is it because if it turns out to be the wrong decision, it's God's fault and not theirs?

Why can't a preacher say, "After much prayer and consideration, I have decided...."?

I think I know.......because saying "God told me" gives it special spiritual weight!

[Sarah]

Originally Posted by Mr. Steinway

Would you be cynical if Rex Johnson said that God told him to leave the UPCI because it was too conservative? Would you accuse RJ of being off base?

I'm cynical of ANYONE who says that GOD told them to do anything! Why can't a preacher OWN UP to his decision instead of putting it off on God? Is it because if it turns out to be the wrong decision, it's God's fault and not theirs?

Why can't a preacher say, "After much prayer and consideration, I have decided...."?

I think I know.......because saying "God told me" gives it special spiritual weight!

Mr. Steinway, don't you think God can 'tell' us something after 'much prayer'? If not, why have 'much prayer'?

[n david]

Originally Posted by Sarah

Mr. Steinway, don't you think God can 'tell' us something after 'much prayer'? If not, why have 'much prayer'?

Just posted along the same thought ...

Everythings relevant. God doesn't speak or direct anymore. It's every persons decision for themself ... God isn't in the equation.