The woman began her address to the board, assuring us that she had studied the Bible and prayed. She said the Lord had spoken to her many times. She then tearfully told us that aspects of our denomination's polity and theology were wrong and that if we continued to follow them, Satan would destroy our church.

A long-time, respected member of the congregation with many friends, this woman had ...

Topics:	Anger, Bitterness, Controversy, Fellowship, Healing, Health, Reconciliation, Relationships
Filters:	Counseling, Elder, Pastor, Pastoral care, Spiritual director
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Proverbs 26:12, 1 John 4:1-6
Date Added:	November 21, 2009

The woman began her address to the board, assuring us that she had studied the Bible and prayed. She said the Lord had spoken to her many times. She then tearfully told us that aspects of our denomination's polity and theology were wrong and that if we continued to follow them, Satan would destroy our church.

A long-time, respected member of the congregation with many friends, this woman had ...

Topics:	Conflict, Conflict resolution, Controversy, Difficult people, Division, Factions, Unity
Filters:	Church board, Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Family ministry, Pastor
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Proverbs 26:12, 1 John 4:1-6
Date Added:	July 31, 2007