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Originally Posted by Ohio
Aron, you ask, "but what then?" This brings up several dangers. What if all GLA LC's (like Toronto) cut their ties with Cleveland. That isolation might be more than many are willing to bear. LC elders also face the scary thought, what if I only have a "second hand ministry," and could not survive without the strength of TC and his workers. For years their agenda revolved around Cleveland, and "now what do we do?" Not that I blame them, however, since both Anaheim and Cleveland have both worked agressively for decades to produce that condition -- "you can't survive without us."
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Of course, there is not a single group out there, even free group, independent (and I don't just mean some independent mega-church) that gets by on its own. They all lean on many others. The only groups that are not based on sources outside of themselves are headed for trouble. (That speaks volumes about the relative isolation of the LCs, LSM or GLA variety.)
And all of the sources do not even pretend to come from an "identity" of theological thought. It is in the diversity of the "ministries" that we consider that wealth of understanding arises. Paul did not reveal everything. It also took Peter, John, James, Matthew, Luke, and others. They didn't' sound alike. And their writings were joined by others that were not included in scripture, but also helped in understanding.
It looks as if Columbus is making its way without the others, even if they have not completely cut the umbilical chord. They are in contact with other Christian organizations around them. They will flourish as they step out of their captivity.