by Tim Dahl » Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:53 pm
I thought I would ads some clarifications, since I was at the meeting:
First, the motion that passed says that we will "consider" selling it at fair market value. We did not say that we were offering to sell it out right. They would still have to make an offer, and we reserve the right to say "yes or no" to it.
Secondly, Broadway is not the only church not in "friendly cooperation." Actually, Broadway wasn't even brought up at the meeting. Al Meredith did mention to other churches though, that might fit the bill. First, we have a bible church that is a member of the association. I can't remember it's name, but it made it in. It turns out that all of their ministers are SWBTS grads. Secondly, we have a church from Sophia, Bulgaria that is a member of our association. Sure, it is a member of the very small baptist convention there in Bulgaria; but the pastor of the church is from this area. Every time they come back to the states to see family, they are in Fort Worth. So, they are members of our association, giving money to the association, helping plant churches in the association, and making use of online resources (as well as taking part in stateside events when the family is over here). But really, they are a part for the fellowship to be had, as available. The churches that aren't a part of the SBC make up about a quarter of one percent of all of the TBA churches.
It is crazy to say that the TBA isn't in friendly agreement with SWBTS.
It is just not true.
The best thing given to consideration was a request by Wesley Shotwell (who participates on this board). He asked if we could start praying for a change of heart on the part of Dr. Patterson. He also thought it might be a good idea if the different churches could email Dr. Patterson to encourage him with their prayers. I thought it was a good idea, and I'm doing it.
Tim Dahl
Tim L. Dahl
Using my full name since the warning of Banishment...