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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Ohio, Igzy said "I think there is also some authority as to the general direction of the group or church, the stated mission of the group, which guest speakers will be invited, and things like that. In other words, things directly related to the mission and thrust of the group."
So then, the "leaders" of the LRC have chosen that the direction and mission of the group is to coordinate and support the LSM mission. They invite speakers accordingly. I don't think that Igzy sees this as hypocrisy but rather practicality. Also, based on the context he feels they have this authority and if you don't like it leave. Unless I misunderstood.
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First problem is "who are the leaders?" Officially, the local elders are the leaders. Unofficially, the Blendeds are the leaders. That's hypocrisy.
Denominations don't hide the fact that they oversee their member churches. With that oversight comes numerous inherent controls and consequent loss of local freedom.
You can't have it both ways. Are you "local" churches or are you a denomination called Recovery.