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Originally Posted by Koinonia
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Oh my goodness. It's been a while since I've read this article. Thanks for posting Koinonia. From a different perspective it's a concept essential for their church model to work. I would venture to say the concept behind the church model isn't the problem, it's too many Christians are lacking "the vision".
On another note from a historical perspective in the Local Churches 1986 and 1948 were important years. In 1986 that's the year of the "pledge of allegiance" and the Linko promotion. Whatever happened to the money intended for Linko? There's never been transparency regarding LSM financials and when few control the finances, one cannot assume those controlling the finances are exempt from temptation. Which is why oversight is always needed.
After being put out for a number of years, Watchman Nee resumes his ministry in 1948. Some may say how Nee changed direction of his ministry in 1948 was in part to China's social situation. May be true. I have considered the emphasis on deputy authority hierarchy was so he would never experience being put out of the church again.