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October 22, 2009
Hold this Thread as I Walk Away Part One
An Undone Sweater
My affiliation with the Atlantic Conference of the Brethren in Christ Church is over. Inner Metro Green – the community I launched and currently pastor – will be deciding on their own whether or not to continue their affiliation with the Atlantic Conference. The bishop and I agree that my relationship with the Atlantic Conference of the Brethren in Christ can’t continue because of the drastic difference in theology, philosophy and vision that exists between us. In other words, bigger and more serious issues await us both in the future if we continue forward with our affiliation. So, it is over and I am moving on. That said, I didn’t have much choice in the matter. I was basically presented with two options: 1. Resign; 2. Be Fired (actually, I’d choose to fire myself as a result of a clever set of options presented to me).
I think the full story should be shared with all those involved and any others who are interested. This story has been divided into two parts. The first part of the story follows. The second part of the story can be read here. Read more…
Hold this Thread as I Walk Away Part Two
An Undone Sweater
My affiliation with the Atlantic Conference of the Brethren in Christ Church is over. Inner Metro Green – the community I launched and currently pastor – will be deciding on their own whether or not to continue their affiliation with the Atlantic Conference. The bishop and I agree that my relationship with the Atlantic Conference of the Brethren in Christ can’t continue because of the drastic difference in theology, philosophy and vision that exists between us. In other words, bigger and more serious issues await us both in the future if we continue forward with our affiliation. So, it is over and I am moving on. That said, I didn’t have much choice in the matter. I was basically presented with two options: 1. Resign; 2. Be Fired (actually, I’d choose to fire myself as a result of a clever set of options presented to me).
I think the full story should be shared with all those involved and any others who are interested. This story has been divided into two parts. The second part of the story follows. The first part of the story can be read here. Read more…
October 28, 2008
BIC Listening Forward: Changing the Name?
The emerging vision for the Brethren in Christ 2010-2020 is both brave and bold. Times are changing and so should one’s church. The executive branch of the BIC understands this well, if the vision cast is any indication. The overarching BIC vision for 2010-2020 – which was provided in a nine-point, rough draft, vision-laden outline called “Listening Forward: Emerging Vision Themes 2010-2020″ during the recent new pastors orientation meet-up at Grantham, PA – will undoubtedly focus forward and cause a bit of controversy. Aspects of the vision will require a lot of flexibility by those who have overtly embraced the tradition fostered by their own immediate experience and time. Read more…
October 22, 2008
BIC Listening Forward: Emerging Vision Themes
Monday and Tuesday were spent in Grantham, PA at the Brethren in Christ New Pastor’s Orientation Seminar. It was a wonderful time filled with brand new – and renewed – denominational connections, distinctive historical and theological lessons, and bold visions for the denomination’s future. My wife and I are already pretty familiar with the history and theology of the church, so our personal highlight reel is mostly composed of items belonging to the ‘new connection’ and ‘future vision’ categories. Read more…