General Conference Registration Fee News

[Just a Shepherd]

Originally Posted by Cotton Mather

We had our sectional conference recently, and our DS told us that the reason for the fee is because GC went in debt $500,000.00. When several ministers asked why, he said he was not privy to that information.

He stated that everyone would be required to pay the $25 registration fee, and that any local guests (sinners) would be required to pay as well. He stated that we (ministers) should be willing to pay their entry fee for them.

What happens when this entry fee doesn't fix the problem?

This is one reason that I am most likely going to leave the Org this year. I am not in agreement with how the money is being spent overall.

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

True. They always try very hard to get as close to the arena as possible.
That's why Louisville and Salt Lake always have the best sales results.

I don't remember that the Arena and Exhibit area were close at all in Salt Lake. I thought it was still quite a hike between the two.

Of course, another possible solution would be to simply hold GC in St. Louis every year. This would reduce a tremendous amount of the overhead costs associated with housing and committee/board meetings.

Originally Posted by Just a Shepherd

This is one reason that I am most likely going to leave the Org this year. I am not in agreement with how the money is being spent overall.

Sounds like you already mentally left. BTW, how the money is being spent is only a real concern if your money is part of it.

Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

You do the research. I already did mine.
Louisville was centrally located, had good motels within driving distance, and SteakNShake.

I know there were throngs of GC visitors who detoured to see the Grand Canyon when they went to Phoenix via Las Vegas. Many told how they liked the drive through the AZ desert and the cost of the tickets. I know many who still use GC for family vacation time also.

LOL I may have done a little.
Many do use GC vacation time - but that's not how the locations get picked.
It's going back to Louisville because it is centrally located, has the exhibit areas attached to the arena and they offer a good deal to conventions.

[Just a Shepherd]

Originally Posted by Guy

Sounds like you already mentally left. BTW, how the money is being spent is only a real concern if your money is part of it.

Oh yeah, our money is part of it. Between national dues, district dues, sectional dues, SoC, M.M., SFC, Media Missions, Pentecostal Herald, PPH and FM, we are always writing checks. If fact I received two envelopes from HQ today - both wanting money.

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by Just a Shepherd

Oh yeah, our money is part of it. Between national dues, district dues, sectional dues, SoC, M.M., SFC, Media Missions, Pentecostal Herald, PPH and FM, we are always writing checks. If fact I received two envelopes from HQ today - both wanting money.

You missed a few- Christmas For Christ. and Ladies Ministries- did they send you envelopes?

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Just a Shepherd

This is one reason that I am most likely going to leave the Org this year. I am not in agreement with how the money is being spent overall.

Is this somehow different than when saints feel money isn't being spent properly in their church and choose to leave?

[Just a Shepherd]

Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

You missed a few- Christmas For Christ. and Ladies Ministries- did they send you envelopes?

Oops - I forgot about those. It's all becoming a swirling blur of checks. Lol.

[Just a Shepherd]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Is this somehow different than when saints feel money isn't being spent properly in their church and choose to leave?

Not really - I feel that people in an assembly ought to have input into the financial plan of the assembly.

Originally Posted by Just a Shepherd

Oops - I forgot about those. It's all becoming a swirling blur of checks. Lol.

Got my SFC packet already - haven't even taken up the SOC yet
Somebody should do something!
There is a better solution that leaving over money.