Without Benefit of Clergy?

In my opinion, and I’m sure there are some who wish I had fewer opinions, the problems of the denomination on all levels from national to local will only be solved when the leadership takes a stand. They must affirm the teaching of the Word re: homosexuality and all the social ills scripture addresses, or affirm the choices of the world outside the church. They must do this come what may.

Either decision will result in a smaller national body as ABC will lose some churches no matter which way leadership leads. It may result in a lot less money depending on which churches remain. It will certainly change the view the media and certain segments of society have toward us, but it will “make an honest woman” of ABCUSA (so to speak), and of each of our autonomous churches. Then the local churches will finally understand the direction of the denomination and will be able to decide to stay or go without twinges of conscience over issues of history, tradition, or loyalty.