[TakingDominion]

Now that the dust has settled and the new organization has been through a few cycles, what are your opinions on where we go from here?

It seems like those that are going to leave the UPC, have already left. The GIB's that wanted to join the new org, have joined. I'd say that everyone else will stand pat, so that means the stream of new churches joining the organization has slowed to a very small trickle.

Being a part of the organization, I have a pretty good idea of what's going on inside. I've been to many prominent meetings, and I don't hear any bashing of other organizations. I don't hear any brow beating preaching at the meetings. I hear mostly, lets win souls! I hear, lets have real revival! I do hear some holiness preaching but it's mostly in love and in good context.

So where do we go from here? I don't see the WPF going the way of the ACI. I believe it's more on the path of the ALJC, but going in a more conservative direction. I know good men from the WPF will continue starting churches. I know of several in our close proximity that are doing just that. I know of several men who have taken prominent independent churches, and are leaning them towards the organization. All of this to me points to sustainable, incremental growth. Which IMO, is a good thing for the Kingdom.

Having preached in UPC, WPF and GIB churches in the past year, I know there are great men and great churches everywhere. However, I appreciate being part of an org because it provides more opportunities for fellowship with the people of God. Also, IMHO the preaching every year at Peak and Summit are 2nd to none.

All of this leads me to believe, the WPF is here to stay. Having established a solid foundation of churches and now adding to that foundation with new daughter works and the like, I'm glad to say the organization should be around for years to come.

God Bless