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Originally Posted by alwayslearning
I basically agree with this depending on which model in the vast arena of Christianity you are referring to. In his book John refers to his church and the church where Keith Miller is as community churches which I understand to mean autonomous yet in fellowship with other churches. I happen to think this model more closely matches what Watchman Nee had in mind rather than what the local churches under Witness Lee, the Anaheim Politburo, Titus Chu, etc. have become.
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The word on John Myer in the TC directed GA LC's is that "
John wanted to be a Pastor." For those familiar with TC, the word "pastor" is just about the most obnoxious word available to describe a Christian minister. For the workers and full-timers with TC to say, "
John wanted to be a Pastor," is to conclude that he has forsaken the vision, left his standing, and has embarked on a personal, self-aggrandizing, independent course of action.
But "
leaving the LRC has consequences...." doesn't it? Dare we let the saints know that John Myer really left to follow the Lord, frustrated by all the leavened "extras" in the Recovery, and not willing to be shamed and ridiculed by TC in front of the young saints he serves?
John Myer is not alone. Besides those in Columbus, Cincinnati, Detroit and Toronto have also made sizable strides in the same direction.