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Old 06-19-2007, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Thumper View Post
You apparently don't know very many independents. Independent churches are are governed like any other local assembly. With a constitution and bylaws and some sort of oversight. I've never met one that wasn't.
I've dealt extensively with one that was owned and governed solely by the pastor. I've had a little exposure to two others. The rest I hear from pastor friends.

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You appear to be railing against an inaccurate construct. Best get your facts in order before you spout off like this.

I only appear to be doing that to the eyes of those who believe that all independents are governed like any other local assembly. They're not. Maybe it would be fair to say most. But not all.

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