[CS-FSLUG] This is breaking my heart.

[Ed Hurst]

R. Thompson wrote:
> 	
>         A questions for the more learned, historically have churchers
> ever reformed from within, or do the called come out from amoung them?
> 
>         Not that attempting to put pressure on the rudder of established
> churches to steer them in the right direction is the wrong thing to do. 
> Luther tried it, as did other early reformers.  If I felt our church was
> going astray I'd speak up to, but if the ship continued to go off course
> I think I'd prayerfully consider looking elsewhere, especially if I had
> something to contribute.

I agree with Clawman's statement, but let me add: I've left quite a few 
churches, but more because I felt called to another one. At least twice 
I have simply left as a spiritual refugee, not knowing where I should go 
next, but more often the serious discontent was a signal to look for a 
place I was free to serve.

As much, too, I often left because I didn't want to be the problem. I 
knew I didn't fit, nor could I bring myself to heel on the leadership. 
Rather than obstruct their calling, I simply removed myself to some 
other place.

-- 
Ed Hurst
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