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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