Anyone wishing to employ their research skills may search the 15+ years of Actscelerate archives (the length of time OTCP has been posting on Acts), and in particular, examine in detail every post made by OTCP. Not one post, other than those made in parody/jest/fun, will be found where the ole timer demeaned/maligned/berated this wonderful entity called the Church of God. OTCP is 4th gen Pentecostal, 3rd gen COG, and loves this movement with all his heart. That said, the following comments are in no way intended as a negative assessment of the COG, its leadership, polity, doctrine or structure. It is simply a personal observation and assessment of our present status/condition. The comments are in no particular order.
The only thing that effectively can reduce top-heaviness would be cutting the mandatory funds required from the local church. Just as is true with Washington DC, as long as the money keeps flowing in, the government/leadership WILL keep the behemoth as well-fed and growing as possible.
OTCP, You and I don’t agree very often. It about time you are leading instead of calling out error. You nailed it.
Centralized government.You gotta love it! ________________Charles A. HutchinsSenior Pastor SPWCCongregational Church of Godwww.spwc.church
You loved it at one time, Andy, until the system didn’t work in your favor. I think he still loves it–he can’t quit talking about it.
The whole post was thoughtful but this bit resonated with me strongly.
Ole Timer, I feel compelled to say you made an impressive post (even more impressive than your other impressive posts, lol). I hope your post generates some healthy dialogue.
Nope, I never loved it.Besides you folks are the ones crying about it now.You have supported this system, now feed it________________Charles A. HutchinsSenior Pastor SPWCCongregational Church of Godwww.spwc.church
You never loved it, but was a part of it? You was part a somethin ya never loved long as it worked for ya?
Your fishing again Ol Timer.I never worked the system.I had no issues with it, until it bit me (and many others whom I love).You really don’t want a re-telling of the events of 1989, do you?With specifics, including names.I am but one of many who have experienced the dark side of Church of God government.It amuses me to read the observations of those who would crucify me because of my convictions, yet themselves reveal the same short comings, and reach the same conclusions.All the smoke screens and attempted diversions cannot change the truth.Read your own post.It is what it is________________Charles A. HutchinsSenior Pastor SPWCCongregational Church of Godwww.spwc.church
I used to fish, Andy, but its been years. Got tard a cleanin em slimy things, course I love me some a that fried flounder at the fish camp.
Hey, I am getting old.Aren’t I? ________________Charles A. HutchinsSenior Pastor SPWCCongregational Church of Godwww.spwc.church
Hey, the ole timer still loves ya Andy! I’d love ya a littler more if ya was full-fledged 100% COG, but I still love ya, bro.
I used to be 100% Church of God.Now I am a hybird of Church of God, Assemblies of God and Congregationalist.They tell me I’m bigger and better than ever! ________________Charles A. HutchinsSenior Pastor SPWCCongregational Church of Godwww.spwc.church
This year I think I recognize why younger leadership is important. I think, too, that it’s worth noting the word younger is not the same as young. Younger than 70 is anyone under 70. When I think of, young on the other hand, I think about my 10 year old son. A 40 year old man is not young…believe me – I’m getting close!! I think, however, that we need people that are young enough to see change through. In most cases a 60 year old pastor will behave differently than a 40 year old pastor. At 60 you’re thinking about the end more than the beginning. That’s a generalization, but I think it’s mostly accurate. I look at 60 year old people around me and they are in (or near) retirement mode.
OTCP, I don’t think anybody believes you are an otcp living in Pikeville, Ky. I think you are really one of the big shots in Cleveland. Care to tell me I’m wrong.
The parody of OTCP is a lifelong resident of Pikeville, KY. Cleveland? Been there, but never lived there! Big Shot? Nope, just a humble, easy goin, laid back, OTCP, who reveals the unethical, refutes error, revels in truth, loves the Lord and is devoted to momma.