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Short version, a group within a church decide that there control over the church is being threatened. The other "side" of the church is trying let the Lord run the church. The control group calls many members who hasn't been to church in years, tells blatant lies, then sways the vote to remove the preacher, based on NO reasoning, what can the Lords members do. I personally want to stand on the bible, but many say no matter what, the "vote" decides. Any advice?
Hi Curt,
It depends on the bylaws of the congregation. Churches are structured as legal entities (for good or ill) and the legal procedures must be followed. If they have the votes they win.
Pray, of course.
Try and talk with the opposing side. Chances are they do have reasons for their actions. If both sides can discuss the issues a balance may yet be possible.
Speak with the other members and try to rally votes.
Other than that, it may be time to establish a new congregation. Church splits happen.
May the Light of the Lord lead you all,
~ Pastor John
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John of AllFaith
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Baptists hold certain unique understandings as well as the "fundamentals of the faith" held by most other denominations. Harmonious with the essential Baptist doctrine known as the Priesthood of all Believers, some Baptists are very conservative (such as Jerry Falwell and Fred Phelps) while others are quite liberal (such as Jesse Jackson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr). For help understanding Baptist and other biblical issues, drop me a line. I can also shed light on questions that are often considered "sensitive." Ask me anything and I'll do my best to share what I know.
Experience
I have a lot of experience in this area. I've studied the Holy Scriptures for over 40 years. I hold a Missionary Baptist ordination as well as one from Calvary Chapel. I was a missionary in Central America for a while, an avid street minister and have preached in many churches, on the radio and so on. I also have an MA Religious Studies from JFK University as well as other pieces of paper. The only ordination that really matters comes from God of course.
While I am no longer a Baptist I can answer any question anyone is likely to have from a Baptist perspective.
My personal beliefs are now more accurately described as Messianic or Noahide Nazarene. If you are interested in this perspective just ask.
Organizations
My current beliefs are best described as Noahide Nazarene. These beliefs can be considered at my web site: http://allfaith.com/Religions/Noahide
Education/Credentials
Education/Credentials
Three Christian ordinations (Baptist, Calvary Chapel and from an independent Christian Church), an MA in Religious Studies, an ordination in Ministry and Spiritual Counseling from the Interfaith Seminaries, 41 plus years of sincere seeking and 13 years answering questions and posting studies online.
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