06/10/2007

• Transferring churches (update - 6/10/07)

  (Dates are in d/m/y format.)

  Pastoral meeting (30/9/07):

  Last Saturday, I met with my immediate pastor and was accompanied by a few of my truest friends, those friends from small group (called "Care Groups" in my church) that care for what matters most, the salvation and sanctficiation of souls to the glory of God.   We discussed doctrinal differences, Care Group involvement, and how I was doing spiritually.   No agreement was had on the doctrinal differences except Discipleship, but the dialogue was very useful in understanding more clearly where CLC is headed and where CLC and I stand.   We open and honestly disagreed without losing focus on our fundamental unity in the Gospel and without sacrificing charity.   They especially the pastor exhorted me to ensure that the new church will care for my soul especially regarding a struggle with particular, besetting sin I currently have.  From that, it is clear that I will remain at CLC for a little while longer while I ask more questions of the new church regarding care of souls, and I made a commitment to the meeting group to make further investigation into the new church.   CLC is supporting of my transfer only as long as the new church is adequately caring for souls.

  Care Group Men's meeting (2/10/07):

  The topic of transferring churches along with my business venture was discussed for the majority of the meeting.   To say the least, it was a strong test of humility on my part since with what was said amongst us, it put me on the strong defensive and strongly wondered if I had a bullseye on me.   Unfortunately, I failed the test of humility by compromising charity at one point when I verbally shot at one brother with countering words motivated mainly by prideful anger.  The brothers did give me a few good things about which to think.   Although the last time I lost my cool in a discussion was 2004 (long victory by God's Grace), I still need to grow in humility and charity especially when a group of people start interrogating me.   Immediately after the meeting, I reconciled with my offended brother-friend who patiently reassured me that the Care Group is not against me but alongside me and helping me to put off sin and put on Christ.

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