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.
Read moreThe Radical Moment
This is the radical moment. The old America, where there were constitutionally protected freedoms, is being swept away, and the prospect of a successful counter-revolution is becoming dimmer and more remote by the day.
Read moreGaithersburg SDA Issues Official Statement on Church "Looting"
They have stripped us of all the belongings of the church, but they will never strip us of the presence of God. We do not doubt that the Lord will provide everything necessary to start from scratch again and will continue to guide us until we reach the Heavenly Canaan.
Read moreWhat to Do ??
Because of the benefit we received from this booklet, we have shared many copies over the years with persons who were struggling as we were. We found it to be both encouraging and very personally challenging.
Read moreResisting Church Authority Abuse (Part 1)
The Church Manual actually codifies several ways in which powers and authorities in the Church are limited exactly because authority in the church rests in the membership, not in power-grasping bullies.
Read moreThat Bisexual German Pastor? He Just Welcomed a Gay Married Couple in His Church
He is gayer than ever. This past Sabbath, his church (Grindelberg SDA) celebrated a recently-married gay couple in their midst, just before a sermon by the self-pronounced bisexual pastor.
Read moreThe Powers That Be and The Flaws of Fulcrum7
Groupthink is in. Reasoning is verboten. No matter that none of the younger class really know what the new world will look like. Just think like the herd. Fake it till' you make it. You can be part of the herd too.
Read moreBiden, Trump, Desantis, RFK? I'm Not interested
If you promote it, then you’re virtuous, as this tyranny is wrapped not in the flag, but in the virtue of The Current Thing... while the flag burns.
Read moreOpen Letter to Potomac Conference Surfaces
You knew it and you did nothing. I wonder if the Sligo church received the same reprimand that the Roanoke church received. I’m sure not, as you sent out the video saying that it’s important that we listen to their heresy.
Read moreStrange Things
Everything was doing well until he said: “raising Him from the dead.” At this point, some of the listeners started to make fun of him and his words. Yet, not everything was lost. Some people in the audience wanted to hear more.
Read moreOregon Conference Tells SDA Bloom Church To Stop Worshiping on Sunday
Seventh-day Christians should worship on the seventh-day. Yeah, that’s a no brainer. What is puzzling, is the misuse of Ellen White in the Oregon Conference article that discusses this issue.
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