Tulsa Report Day 2

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

Tonite will be larger. For nearly 1000 preachers to show up at a meeting just announced since GC honestly is very phenomenal to say the least. And if they wind up signing up 500 guys with those influencial men and churches in the lead this will be very interesting. Am I interested in joining? No but this is going to change the landscape of Pentecost like it or not.

Bro. Epley,

Is it too personal to ask why you aren't interested in joining?

[AmazingGrace]

Originally Posted by connielori

I would say that you have INCREDIBLY INCORRECT INFORMATION.....**To say the least. LOL

You have no idea who I am so how are you to know who I know and dont know that is there? I am kind of lost on your reply there... yep I know a whole lot of people who are there these last 2 days.. Tulsa is my old stompin ground and well... I would really like to know what you think I dont know as far as my post goes...

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Bro. Epley,

Is it too personal to ask why you aren't interested in joining?

I do not mind replying:
1. I really am not an organizational man.
2. I do not understand their concept already having all their officials selected before a formation meeting.
3. Some of the 49 on their list don't seem very conservative to me.
4. My stand on divorce and remarriage in the ministry would prohibit me from joining since already they have an official in that situation.
But the main reason is I don't see the need because;
The AMC meeting is open to Apostolic Conservative preachers without any affiliation.
The IAM Foundation supports missions where the missionary gets 100% of the missions money.
The Apostolic Compass fills the gap for a Conservative publication.
There are camps-conferences-youth meetings nearly beyond number besides anniverary services Bill Gates would go broke going to all of them. So fellowship among conservatives is in abundance.
I believe religious organization as we have known it is obsolete with the technology and means of travel we have today. I really think God is through with it for I cannot think of much of a service it provides.

[AmazingGrace]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I do not mind replying:
1. I really am not an organizational man.
2. I do not understand their concept already having all their officials selected before a formation meeting.
3. Some of the 49 on their list don't seem very conservative to me.
4. My stand on divorce and remarriage in the ministry would prohibit me from joining since already they have an official in that situation.
But the main reason is I don't see the need because;
The AMC meeting is open to Apostolic Conservative preachers without any affiliation.
The IAM Foundation supports missions where the missionary gets 100% of the missions money.
The Apostolic Compass fills the gap for a Conservative publication.
There are camps-conferences-youth meetings nearly beyond number besides anniverary services Bill Gates would go broke going to all of them. So fellowship among conservatives is in abundance.
I believe religious organization as we have known it is obsolete with the technology and means of travel we have today. I really think God is through with it for I cannot think of much of a service it provides.

Good points and I personally respect your stand here Bro Epley.

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by AmazingGrace

Good points and I personally respect your stand here Bro Epley.

I am NOT bashing these men I will have friends no doubt in this group as I do in the UPC but these are my reasons.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I do not mind replying:
1. I really am not an organizational man.
2. I do not understand their concept already having all their officials selected before a formation meeting.
3. Some of the 49 on their list don't seem very conservative to me.
4. My stand on divorce and remarriage in the ministry would prohibit me from joining since already they have an official in that situation.
But the main reason is I don't see the need because;
The AMC meeting is open to Apostolic Conservative preachers without any affiliation.
The IAM Foundation supports missions where the missionary gets 100% of the missions money.
The Apostolic Compass fills the gap for a Conservative publication.
There are camps-conferences-youth meetings nearly beyond number besides anniverary services Bill Gates would go broke going to all of them. So fellowship among conservatives is in abundance.
I believe religious organization as we have known it is obsolete with the technology and means of travel we have today. I really think God is through with it for I cannot think of much of a service it provides.

Thank you very much for your honest and open answer!

You are a wise man.

[AmazingGrace]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I am NOT bashing these men I will have friends no doubt in this group as I do in the UPC but these are my reasons.

I understand and respect that 100%

[Kings Kid]

Originally Posted by PastorD

Where does Charlie fit into this family tree?

At the bottom.

[Steve Epley]

This has been coming for years anyone who has been around should have been able to have seen it. So it was expected yet also a shock. Pentecost has changed forever. It will be interesting to see both groups and their paths in the future.

[CC1]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Thank you very much for your honest and open answer!

You are a wise man.

Now don't get carried away!!!