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Stephen Foster's avatar

I am a lay person and someone that has always struggled with the bureaucracy and hypocrisy that is ever-present in "church". I thought that of the many denominations, methodist is the closest to the church that Jesus wanted us to be. As of late, I feel more and more that we as flawed fallen people may just never get I right; especially when we are led by organizations that pursue power, wealth, prestige, etc. I applaud you for following what God is telling you do. You are an example to us all.

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Jason E. B. Smith's avatar

Thank you so much!! I've not given up on the Church - not because I have faith in humanity - but because I have faith in Christ!

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Rebekah Arnold's avatar

If you are not already familiar with the Plain Spoken podcast by former UMC, now Global Methodist pastor, Jeffery Rickman, you may find many of the subjects interesting. August 8th episode is one to start with.

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Rebekah Arnold's avatar

I am fascinated by your unique experience and perspective of this long-going bureaucracy that has become even more complicated, and even less Scriptural. Your well crafted reporting is surely causing the group-thinkers some concern. Well done.

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Jason E. B. Smith's avatar

I really appreciate it! I pray for God to either use my words or work through me in spite of them. Thank you for this encouragement!

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Sylvia Reeves's avatar

Jason I just texted you my response to all of this

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Jason E. B. Smith's avatar

Got it! Thanks so much, Sylvia!

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