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03-18-2013, 05:46 PM
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Re: Prominent Memphis Area Pastor Resigns
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Originally Posted by deacon blues
I talked to a current member of the church last week. He said they've had only the one candidate, KB, to preach a few Sundays ago, they have not had any others. One of the original three Board members is no longer a Board member, stepping down. They do now have a 7-9 member Board, he wasn't sure, but he was certain that it was larger than the original three. Also there is a pastoral search committee that contains some Board members and some others. It looks like they've restructured their leadership for the better with more accountability and more shared responsibility by trusted members of the church. Best wishes to this church and it's future.
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It would be interesting to know their selection process. I wonder if they are considering each pastoral candidate by themselves and then if the committee decides they are the one sending it to the church for an up and down yes or no vote?
Having only had one preacher try out in all of this time makes me think that might be the case. If they continue their current rate of having preachers in "God's time" might be sometime next year!
Does anybody know if TPC is an affiliated church? I am guessing not as most larger ones are not plus the rules require you have the words "United Pentecostal Church" in your church name. Of course they could technically have it underneath "The Pentecostal Church" I guess. I have never seen the church sign so I don't know.
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"We did not wear uniforms. The lady workers dressed in the current fashions of the day, ...silks...satins...jewels or whatever they happened to possess. They were very smartly turned out, so that they made an impressive appearance on the streets where a large part of our work was conducted in the early years.
"It was not until long after, when former Holiness preachers had become part of us, that strict plainness of dress began to be taught.
"Although Entire Sanctification was preached at the beginning of the Movement, it was from a Wesleyan viewpoint, and had in it very little of the later Holiness Movement characteristics. Nothing was ever said about apparel, for everyone was so taken up with the Lord that mode of dress seemingly never occurred to any of us."
Quote from Ethel Goss (widow of 1st UPC Gen Supt. Howard Goss) book "The Winds of God"
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03-20-2013, 07:20 AM
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Re: Prominent Memphis Area Pastor Resigns
Had lunch yesterday with a former member who said all of the original board are no longer serving. The board consists of all new members. Elder Epley, still no pastor. Seeker man, you're not being fair to the Elder. All he asked was "still no pastor?" Your mean spirited assault on his convictions demonstrates a lack of decorum and perhaps a tinge of bitterness. You should apologize.
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03-20-2013, 08:06 AM
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You owe me an apology for making me read your post twice.
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03-20-2013, 08:15 AM
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Re: Prominent Memphis Area Pastor Resigns
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You owe me an apology for making me read your post twice.
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03-20-2013, 09:46 AM
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Re: Prominent Memphis Area Pastor Resigns
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Originally Posted by deacon blues
Had lunch yesterday with a former member who said all of the original board are no longer serving. The board consists of all new members. Elder Epley, still no pastor. Seeker man, you're not being fair to the Elder. All he asked was "still no pastor?" Your mean spirited assault on his convictions demonstrates a lack of decorum and perhaps a tinge of bitterness. You should apologize.
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That brings up some fascinating questions! Who nominated the new board members since there is no pastor? I am guessing possibly the TN DS. I assume the church voted on the new board but I could be wrong as according to my wife and elder Epley I have been wrong many times before.
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"I think some people love spiritual bondage just the way some people love physical bondage. It makes them feel secure. In the end though it is not healthy for the one who is lost over it or the one who is lives under the oppression even if by their own choice"
Titus2woman on AFF
"We did not wear uniforms. The lady workers dressed in the current fashions of the day, ...silks...satins...jewels or whatever they happened to possess. They were very smartly turned out, so that they made an impressive appearance on the streets where a large part of our work was conducted in the early years.
"It was not until long after, when former Holiness preachers had become part of us, that strict plainness of dress began to be taught.
"Although Entire Sanctification was preached at the beginning of the Movement, it was from a Wesleyan viewpoint, and had in it very little of the later Holiness Movement characteristics. Nothing was ever said about apparel, for everyone was so taken up with the Lord that mode of dress seemingly never occurred to any of us."
Quote from Ethel Goss (widow of 1st UPC Gen Supt. Howard Goss) book "The Winds of God"
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03-21-2013, 09:19 AM
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Re: Prominent Memphis Area Pastor Resigns
I believe they voted in an interim pastor and he then appointed the new board members. At least from what I understand the interim pastor has the same authority over the existing or new board whichever is the case.
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03-21-2013, 04:59 PM
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Re: Prominent Memphis Area Pastor Resigns
Just asking?
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03-21-2013, 05:34 PM
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Re: Prominent Memphis Area Pastor Resigns
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Originally Posted by BonnieFried
I believe they voted in an interim pastor and he then appointed the new board members. At least from what I understand the interim pastor has the same authority over the existing or new board whichever is the case.
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Ah! Do you know who the "interim pastor" is or are we talking about the TN DS that has been helping out?
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"I think some people love spiritual bondage just the way some people love physical bondage. It makes them feel secure. In the end though it is not healthy for the one who is lost over it or the one who is lives under the oppression even if by their own choice"
Titus2woman on AFF
"We did not wear uniforms. The lady workers dressed in the current fashions of the day, ...silks...satins...jewels or whatever they happened to possess. They were very smartly turned out, so that they made an impressive appearance on the streets where a large part of our work was conducted in the early years.
"It was not until long after, when former Holiness preachers had become part of us, that strict plainness of dress began to be taught.
"Although Entire Sanctification was preached at the beginning of the Movement, it was from a Wesleyan viewpoint, and had in it very little of the later Holiness Movement characteristics. Nothing was ever said about apparel, for everyone was so taken up with the Lord that mode of dress seemingly never occurred to any of us."
Quote from Ethel Goss (widow of 1st UPC Gen Supt. Howard Goss) book "The Winds of God"
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03-22-2013, 11:46 AM
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Re: Prominent Memphis Area Pastor Resigns
I believe they elected the DS as their interim pastor. Can't imagine him having to do both jobs this long.
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03-23-2013, 08:57 AM
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Re: Prominent Memphis Area Pastor Resigns
Just as I figured. No stones to throw but many times when DS get put into this position they end op being the canidate of choice because they nurse the church through these difficult times and operate the choosing of canidates. Some states will allow DS's to pastor also.
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