Brenda im NacboardYou might want to know that in 2007 I had reason to talk to an Apostle, because of "very bad ministering" in a certain area. And you know what? This Apostle actually agreed that some ministers are appointed for the wrong reasons... be it favouritism, nepotism, a-need-for-a-minister-but-not-enough-eligible-males, etc. So I asked him "why don't they get fired"... he answered "it is more involved than just firing..." I then said to him that while the leaders twiddle their thumbs on decision-making, more and more members are suffering because of the inadequate ministering, and he sighed. He didn't have an answer.
I do understand that "it is more involved than just firing", BUT, isn't the main reason for a church's existence to provide soul care? What is more important? Sparing the feelings of some minister who might feel bad because he's getting fired / hesitation to get involved in arguments or nastiness with said minister / not having the guts to confront such a minister...?? Or is it more important to ensure that families receive adequate soul care?
I think the answer is obvious.
Auf der anderen Seite des Grossen Teichs
Von wegen "hire and fire"
Today is the BIG day.
Coronation of DAp Kolb
Von der Seite der NAC USA:
District Apostle Wendt:
I. Have knowledge that we are Children of God
II. Being a Child of God should be our life. This helps one to manage difficulties.
III. Must differentiate between natural -- live in a "higher" life.
IV. Differentitate between us and others that don't have same convictions
V. Wonderful to live in grace. Wonderful to feel love of Heavenly Father.
VI. To live in fellowship: feel closely connected in hearts.
VII. Holy Spirit illuminates eyes of the heart.
Ordination of District Apostle Kolb:
I. How will it go?
A. With help of God it will go
B. Apostles will do their very best to support him
C. Bishops will pray for him
D. He will never be alone
II. Tasks
A. He will be a leader of a church, not a company. Requires Godly wisdom and strength.
B. must love the souls. Be ready to support/push forward work of God.
C. Take care of all of the ministers. Unity important because it is the work of God
1. be humble
2. God fearing
3. praying
4. Showing love to members
D. Decide which brothers shall be chosen for this Pray to open your eyes that you see things in the right way
E. Administer and organization: that he has the talents and gifts to do that which is necessary. Strive for oneness.
F. Work could be bigger... doubled... 10X
G. Be patient
H. Do our very best
I. Do together in one accord.
Der Stammapostel hat, wie auch bei der Ordination des heutigen schweizer BezAp, den neuen BezAp Kolb nicht zu einem Predigtbeitrag gerufen.
Das Thema schwenkt dann zu ein paar Spekulationen und Bemerkungen ueber Nachforschungen Lebers und den Gebietskirchen USA und CDN.
Coronation of DAp Kolb
Von der Seite der NAC USA:
Auszug aus einem Kurzbericht im NACboard:In the presence of all the District Apostles and District Apostle Helpers of the world, District Apostle Freund will be placed into retirement on October 12, 2008 in a divine service in New York, which will be conducted by Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber, at which time Apostle Kolb will be ordained into the ministry of District Apostle. This service will also be transmitted via satellite throughout the United States.
District Apostle Wendt:
I. Have knowledge that we are Children of God
II. Being a Child of God should be our life. This helps one to manage difficulties.
III. Must differentiate between natural -- live in a "higher" life.
IV. Differentitate between us and others that don't have same convictions
V. Wonderful to live in grace. Wonderful to feel love of Heavenly Father.
VI. To live in fellowship: feel closely connected in hearts.
VII. Holy Spirit illuminates eyes of the heart.
Ordination of District Apostle Kolb:
I. How will it go?
A. With help of God it will go
B. Apostles will do their very best to support him
C. Bishops will pray for him
D. He will never be alone
II. Tasks
A. He will be a leader of a church, not a company. Requires Godly wisdom and strength.
B. must love the souls. Be ready to support/push forward work of God.
C. Take care of all of the ministers. Unity important because it is the work of God
1. be humble
2. God fearing
3. praying
4. Showing love to members
D. Decide which brothers shall be chosen for this Pray to open your eyes that you see things in the right way
E. Administer and organization: that he has the talents and gifts to do that which is necessary. Strive for oneness.
F. Work could be bigger... doubled... 10X
G. Be patient
H. Do our very best
I. Do together in one accord.
Der Stammapostel hat, wie auch bei der Ordination des heutigen schweizer BezAp, den neuen BezAp Kolb nicht zu einem Predigtbeitrag gerufen.
Das Thema schwenkt dann zu ein paar Spekulationen und Bemerkungen ueber Nachforschungen Lebers und den Gebietskirchen USA und CDN.
Zuletzt geändert von GG001 am 13.10.2008, 11:26, insgesamt 3-mal geändert.
Zum NAC-Gebäude in Kitchener in "full majesty" fällt mir jenseits heftiger Übelkeit und erheblicher Sehstörungen nur Lukas 9, 58 ein.
Da gab's doch mal einen jüdischen Wanderprediger, Kind in einer Zimmermannsfamilie, der in einem Stall geboren und in eine Krippe gelegt... Na ja, ist wohl eine ganz andere Geschichte. Oder doch nicht?
Da gab's doch mal einen jüdischen Wanderprediger, Kind in einer Zimmermannsfamilie, der in einem Stall geboren und in eine Krippe gelegt... Na ja, ist wohl eine ganz andere Geschichte. Oder doch nicht?