I have been waiting for a response from leadership in this regard. Having poured over thousands (literally) of posts, web pages and blogs on the subject of Res. 4 and the upcoming WPF Summit, I was disheartened to not be able to find an official "declaration" (if you will) of our organization's stance on the Apostolic Summit. My heart swells that this letter has made its way here and I do believe in its true sincerity.
I have not had many opportunities to sit down with those who have held the position of General Superintendent (I attend a UPCI affiliated church. I am not a licensed minister nor do I hold any other credentials with the UPCI). However, this past summer I was honored to sit across the table from this man at a good old fashioned Sunday dinner strictly as a layperson or saint. In approximately 1 1/2 hours, I came to understand and appreciate what kind of leader we currently possess. Bro. Haney truly possesses an understanding of where the UPC has been, where it is now, and where it is headed. Bro. Haney had a deep appreciation for Pentecostal cultures (to quote a previous thread
) of previous generations. It is quite the opposite of what has been campaigned, for lack of a better word, about him leading us away from the old standards of Pentecost.
In short, I am so glad that this letter was given permission to be released. Thanks for bringing it to us, Bro. Phil. I wish it had been sooner, but all the same, I am thrilled to see that our leader has taken a stand.