Constituency meeting is judgment day. Conference leadership is hired or dismissed. Member voice is spoken through representative delegates and others. The church membership should take constituency meeting very seriously, for such meetings occur only every four or five years.
Read moreWhat is Yoga, Anyway?
If such a “peace” existed, with the rise in Yoga and decline in Christianity, this world would be a much better place to live. However, there is an increase in unrest and confusion all over the world, as Yoga has become more widespread!
Read moreLaudato Si 2.0 Is Coming, and You Won't Like It
Ten years ago a new era dawned as the first Jesuit Pope (Francis) ascended to the throne, becoming the 266th Pope. This ‘green pope’ quickly jumped on the global warming/climate change bandwagon, releasing his Laudato Si environmentalist encyclical in 2015.
Read moreResisting Church Authority Abuse 6: Guest Speakers Manual Change & Call for Revisitation
A change of substantial and destructive import was introduced into the latest edition of the Church Manual. This change seems to grant conferences veto power over which guest speakers local churches might be able to invite.
Read moreOne Conference President is Standing Against The LGBTQ Flood in Germany
Clear statements in the Bible are being reinterpreted and boundaries are being crossed, leading many people astray and making them think that they are on God's path. We cannot and will not stand by and watch this happen.
Read moreThe Rock of God
Do we know all the ways that the Holy Spirit is revealed in Scripture? Could it be that as we read the Bible looking for the word “Spirit,” we have actually missed some special revelations of the Holy Spirit?
Read morePope Francis Is Writing Laudato Si' Part Two
Make no mistake about it, this pope is fulfilling not only the Jesuit oath, but is fulfilling what Ellen White prophesied regarding the goal of the Jesuit order.
Read moreResisting Church Authority Abuse 5: Conference and Conference President
No attempt should be made to set up standards of membership or to make, or attempt to enforce, rules or regulations for local church operations that are contrary to these decisions, adopted by the General Conference in Session and that are set forth in this Church Manual (pp. 17-18).
Read moreWhat is Going on in The Texas Conference?
I remember a time when pastors were charged with our SDA Message at workers meetings not diversity and inclusion and racism and wokism.
Read moreOfficial Church Paper of SDA Germany Affirms LGBTQ+ in September Issue
There are faithful conservative Seventh-day Adventists in Germany. They are beaten down weekly, if not daily by powerful liberal leaders.
Read moreResisting Church Authority Abuse 4: Limitations on Pastoral Authority
Representative governance on the congregational level is a necessity; having a pastor is a luxury. Even so, a godly pastor who empowers and equips the membership is an important asset to a congregation.
Read moreAToday Article Attacks Mark Finley and Ted Wilson For Not Affirming LGBTQ+
We clearly see here that the main problem Seibold has with Finley is that LGBTQ is not affirmed. This point is the only one I will agree with Seibold on; Finley is not affirming LGBTQ+ ideas, whatever they are.
Read moreThe Gaithersburg Congregation Sends an Open Letter To The Potomac Conference
Observing our steadfastness in inviting Pastor Bohr, Pastor Baca determined that the church elders would no longer be recognized as official elders. He then determined the same for our church board which had been elected in accordance with the church manual. Such authority does not reside in a pastor.
Read moreResisting Church Authority Abuse 3: Church Member Voice
Some feel that they have no practical voice in the operation of the church. But you may have much more influence than you have thought.
Read moreShould I Attend A Gay Wedding?
Secondly, this union is not being joined in heaven. Jesus said “What God hath joined together, let not man separate” (Mark 10:9). This is what makes weddings awesome—they are not human accomplishments.
Read moreGod Why Are You Doing This? . . . Am I Going To Die?
This is a film about Faith's confronting encounter with God. She was healed - but only by the prayers of a friend - a faithful servant of God. It will encourage you to consider your own relationship with God.
Read moreSatan's Final No Buy/No Sell System
What the government wants to do with CBDCs will affect the financial life of every one of us, and most people do not even know about it. CBDCs are essentially a digital prison that is disguised as money.
Read moreThe Rise And Fall of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DIE)
Diversity Inclusion and Equity officers
DIE work has also become a liability, often a smokescreen for reverse racism and critical race theory.
Read moreThe Growing Acceptance of the Wearing of Jewelry: Is It A Heaven or Hell Issue?
There was once a time at least on the surface that you didn’t see our people adorned with jewelry, but things have changed!
Read moreResisting Church Authority Abuse 2: Who are the Watchmen?
When a religious entity exceeds its just authorities, that religious entity itself is subject to correction. The very idea of “Protestant” in itself says that protest and resistance to the abuse of spiritual authority is proper.
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