The Next General Superintendant of the UPC Will Be

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Sam

Isn't that what the AMF does also?

Isn't that what they did to choose a successor to Judas? ref Acts 1:15-26

This is based on Proverbs 16:33 and the urim and thummim (a white and black stone) for "yes" or "no"

Personally, a process like this is preferable to competitive politics in the church. JMO

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Personally, a process like this is preferable to competitive politics in the church. JMO

I like my idea best!

Originally Posted by Timmy

Easy! God speaks to someone, saying "You are the one", and this man lets everyone else know that he's the one!

Easy!

What could possibly go wrong?

[Neck]

Originally Posted by Timmy

So, who do you have in mind?

I have no stake in the process. In our culture it is all about status, the whole concept of David lacked status. My thoughts are not centered on any one person.

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Neck

I have no stake in the process. In our culture it is all about status, the whole concept of David lacked status. My thoughts are not centered on any one person.

There's also some danger in nominating an "unknown." A "bishop" is supposed to have a good reputation both within and without.

[Neck]

Originally Posted by CC1

This is not true. They have looked for the Urshan's, Gosses, Clanton's, Chamber's, and Haney's among them!

The only David that could be mentioned in that list is Stanley Chambers.

The rest represent politics and were placed in the position for just that reason.

Goss being the best example, he was the bargoning chip for the merger.

[Neck]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

There's also some danger in nominating an "unknown." A "bishop" is supposed to have a good reputation both within and without.

When a man is called the unknown becomes known in a stone's throw.

To be known in many cases also brings polarized views.

It reminds me of many of the top salesmen who were promoted to management and then failed.

They did not have a heart of leader ther were driven by other means.

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by Timmy

Easy! God speaks to someone, saying "You are the one", and this man lets everyone else know that he's the one!

Easy!

So, anyway, why not use my method? It's perfect! Let God decide!

[Billy Boy]

an unknown person is like David, chosen by God! Hmmmm , Obama was unknown!

[OfInterest]

I personally hope that Kenneth Haney is re-elected. I think he is a good man and that He loves God and wants to see the gospel message spread. I believe he will be re-elected. If he is not, there will just be more posturing and buzz of activity among the political bees of our organization..trying to get in good with the new man in charge, for position, authority, influence..whatever. I'm so sick of it all. Can't we just love God and love others?

[tbpew]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

There's also some danger in nominating an "unknown." A "bishop" is supposed to have a good reputation both within and without.

Can you imagine if all the saints considered how those who are considered as gifted in roles involving local "oversight" are viewed by those who are WITHOUT [the body of Christ]. WOW, that would change so much of a dynamic where Saints mistakenly apply a general celebrity to those who are to be bondservants and representatives of their Lord and Saviour.

But I guess when viewed in the brightness of OBEDIENCE and FIDELITY to club harmony, even this post could be viewed as sowing discord and squarely in the "Korah Kamp".

It leaves one to ponder if all scripture is for given for inspiration, correction, instruction in righteousness.....AND optional application depending on the circumstance of any given founding fella who is a member minister.