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Post by Jesse Morrell on Feb 1, 2007 21:42:03 GMT -5
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Post by Jules on Feb 1, 2007 21:55:13 GMT -5
good article Jesse, thanks for finally telling your perspective.
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Post by jackjackson on Feb 1, 2007 22:06:27 GMT -5
Thanks Jesse!
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Post by supergirl79 on Feb 2, 2007 1:32:56 GMT -5
Thank you so much, Jesse, for sharing this with us! I wasn't really sure what some of the main objections were to GNN and I am glad that you shared your experience with us, it definitely gave me some more insight into GNN. I had actually joined GNN about a week or so before Miles, Evan and Eli came to Tucson, AZ. Some of the GNN people here and in Phoenix shared their concerns with me about them just before they came, but I am so glad that I did not rely on what they told me, but that I decided to make up my own mind about them and with them the rest of the Open Air Outreach Team.
This situation is very sad, but "we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28
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Post by Bryan Acred on Feb 2, 2007 8:24:41 GMT -5
I simply don't know what to think right now. This whole thing has left me very confused. I am waiting and praying that all of this will be resolved.
Although I am still currently with GNN, I will not disassociate with Jesse, Miles, and the rest of OAO. I hope to see a correction letter from GNN concerning the letter that Jon sent out in lieu of the recent post that Jesse sent out.
I just read the Bribane response and I thought it was insightful. It goes to show that I need to be more sensitive to things in light of scripture.
I am praying for all involved.
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Post by tonyholland on Feb 2, 2007 15:06:37 GMT -5
This whole thing has been pretty sad. With the information that WOTM, GNN, and now OAO outreach has provided to us, I do hope that Darrel will prayerfully consider stepping down from leadership at GNN.
I think he tries very hard to be a Godly person and has obviously sacrificed a great deal of time and his personal resources putting the organization together. I'm sure that we would agree that GNN has put forth much fruit and could continue to do so in the future if they can get away from the problems and contraversy that has surrounded the organization as of late. I know that Darrel's intentions were good, and maybe he was misunderstood, but there is only so many times that you can yell, "FIRE!!!" in a crowded theatre and then go back later and say, "well, what I really meant is that someone was smoking in the men's room", before you are going to be asked to leave the theatre.
I'm sure many good Christians have had to step out of leadership of their ministry for the good of the ministry as a whole. I would hope that Darrel would choose to do this so GNN can reconcile with their partners and continue to fulfill the mission for which the ministry was started.
In any case, I'm praying for all of those involved.
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Post by Jesse Morrell on Feb 2, 2007 15:59:27 GMT -5
I think it would be great if Ray, EZ, or Mark Spence could take over the Network.
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Post by Devon on Feb 3, 2007 0:14:27 GMT -5
Jesse "The General" Morrell has a nice ring to it. ;D
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Post by Jules on Feb 3, 2007 13:06:33 GMT -5
Jesse "The General" Morrell has a nice ring to it. ;D I do hope you are kidding...Jesse is already doing what the Lord called him to do, but I do think he exhibits more maturity in the Lord than many his age, and he certainly shows good leadership here, and godly examples to follow. I think the first mistake WOTM made was asking a new convert who was immature in the faith to be in leadership, which isn't Biblical...and what happened is exactly what the Bible says would happen: he (the immature Christian who is now a leader) became puffed up in pride and fell into the same condemnation as the devil. I'm not condemning WOTM or LW, we all make mistakes, but I think that was the first one, and whoever might replace Darrel needs to be a man who is mature in the faith, have a proven track record so to speak, has surrounded himself with godly counsel and has accountability, and, most importantly, is plugged in to a local church and himself is under the authority of a pastor and elders. Darrel lacked all of this, and it ultimately was his downfall. He surrounded himself with people he had on a payroll, how objective do you think their counself was? As for his own pastor and church: he hand picked his pastor and moved him down to Texas, and then paid the salary for his pastor (at least initially, not sure if he still does). All of this just created a situation that was heading for disaster from the beginning. Also, if GNN is to survive, they need to get OUTSIDE financial support, like LW, WOTM and OAO in order to make ends meet. WHen one man pays all the bills, one man has all the voice and power so to speak. LW, OAO and WOTM are all financially funded by individual contributors, which all hold them accountable. That means Ray, Kirk and Jesse (and many other ministries like theirs) are accountable not only to God first, but those outside looking in. They are loooking in because they have a vested interest (both financially and prayerfully) in the ministry. Darrel didn't have to listen to anyone else because Darrel paid for everything. He didn't need to worry about what others did or didn't contribute because he was self-sufficient in his mind. This is dangerous. ANd I pray that if he steps down and GNN continues, they begin doing fundraising to get support from others. THat would at least be a good starting point. Darrel probably feels some degree of "ownership" over GNN because he has put so much money personally into it. I mean, wouldn't we all be tempted to do that? If I poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into something, I'm going to do whatever it takes to see it survives. And it would be a huge PERSONAL loss if it didn't. WHich would explain why he is not willing at this time to turn over the control to someone else.
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Post by tonyholland on Feb 3, 2007 14:10:09 GMT -5
Well, not sure if I agree with all of that. Something that I have learned in life is that with every conflict there are three sides of the story. The story from one side, the story from the other side, and finally.....the complete truth.
Clearly the leadership at GNN has made some mistakes, but I am pretty that if we knew everything that there was to know, there would be plenty of blame to go around to everyone involved.
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Post by Jules on Feb 3, 2007 17:24:32 GMT -5
I'm not saying only GNN is to blame, or even Darrel. And clearly we don't know everything there is to know. It didn't start with this letter, it started months ago, and you are right Tony, we could lay blame just about everywhere. But this isn't about laying blame, it is about pointing out the mistakes and solving them so we don't repeat the problems, so GNN can survive and not fall apart. That's the goal.
The things I mentioned clearly contributed to the problems, but nobody is talking abut them. I would hate to see GNN crumble, as it started out as a great organization to train believers to share their faith. But there were issues no one could have anticipated, such as the fact that the majority of seed sowers come in angry and frustrated with their local churches and often have just left for reasons related to the gospel and evangelism. This foundational truth greatly affected everything, and the question we should ask is, how does GNN respond to the fact that a majority of its members have spiritual baggage directly related to the local church, are not plugged in to local churches, and what weaknesses does that present to us as an organization?
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Post by Kerrigan on Feb 3, 2007 19:55:47 GMT -5
how does GNN respond to the fact that a majority of its members have spiritual baggage directly related to the local church, are not plugged in to local churches, and what weaknesses does that present to us as an organization? Where do you get this information from? How do you know this to be true? Are you even a member at GNN? I have been with GNN since October 2004. I was one of the first Local Leaders and know very many of the people in the network. I don't find this to be true AT ALL. But then, maybe you have information that I don't have.
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Post by Kerrigan on Feb 3, 2007 20:04:58 GMT -5
Let me just say this regarding this whole matter. GNN has made many mistakes...MANY. And recently they made a mistake that they said they wouldn't make again regarding OAO. I have talked to Miles about this quite a bit. I know everyone from OAO and have had them all stay at my house. I have fellowshipped with all and preached with all of them as well. We have disagreements as far as doctrine is concerned, but we are brothers in Christ. I am glad that OAO corrected the doctrinal lies that were spoken about them so people don't think they are heretics. I spoke to a member of the GNN staff for over an hour concerning this trying to convince him that GNN was wrong about OAO's doctrine. Not only have I discussed and debated dotrine with all of them on this message board, but I have also done so in person quite a bit...so I KNOW what their doctrine is.
HOWEVER...I definitely don't agree with what you said in your latest ministry update Jesse. I don't believe you told the whole truth about what happened with GNN. You made it sound like you did nothing wrong whatsoever and that is was all GNN. You failed to mention how you lied to everyone when you left GNN as to the reasons why. You painted a picture that you were totally innocent and GNN was totally at fault. Besides that, you seem to be kicking GNN while it is down. To put it straight to you brother...I think you did a dirty rotten trick and that you need to repent. I believe you wrote this update in the flesh and it is as simple as that. You didn't write this because God led you to. You wrote this because you saw the upper hand and took advantage of this. I am very disappointed brother. You took the high road throughout most of this situation with GNN and now it seems you have decided to depart from that road and join them. Two wrongs don't make a right brother! I am very disappointed in all 2...now 3 ministries involved in this whole situation. I think it is just plain ridiculous, and that all 3 ministries need to get on their knees and walk in the Spirit instead of in the flesh!
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Post by racward on Feb 3, 2007 20:40:59 GMT -5
You failed to mention how you lied to everyone when you left GNN as to the reasons why.
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Post by tonyholland on Feb 3, 2007 21:37:56 GMT -5
I'm not saying only GNN is to blame, or even Darrel. And clearly we don't know everything there is to know. It didn't start with this letter, it started months ago, and you are right Tony, we could lay blame just about everywhere. But this isn't about laying blame, it is about pointing out the mistakes and solving them so we don't repeat the problems, so GNN can survive and not fall apart. That's the goal. The things I mentioned clearly contributed to the problems, but nobody is talking abut them. I would hate to see GNN crumble, as it started out as a great organization to train believers to share their faith. But there were issues no one could have anticipated, such as the fact that the majority of seed sowers come in angry and frustrated with their local churches and often have just left for reasons related to the gospel and evangelism. This foundational truth greatly affected everything, and the question we should ask is, how does GNN respond to the fact that a majority of its members have spiritual baggage directly related to the local church, are not plugged in to local churches, and what weaknesses does that present to us as an organization? Hi Jules, I apologize, as it would appear that I misread the tone of your post. My only point is that everyone seems to be "leveling the cannons at Darrel right now when usually mistakes such as the ones that GNN has made starts or is expounded by another mistake. RevK mentioned some things here that occured during the OAO and GNN split. Both sides acted with spiritual immaturity and it was quickly evident to most everyone. My comments on what I would like to see happen with GNN weren't based on who made what mistake. It was a simply my thoughts on how the GNN Ministry could continue to thrive. (which it may well one way or the other) Ijust felt that it was inappropriate to say that one ministry showed great spiritual maturity where the other didn't. The meat and potatoes of what you seemed to be saying (and again, please forgive me if I am wrong) is that Darrel only listens to those who agree with him to start with. I don't know if that is true or not, but you wouldn't have to look far around this board to see much of the same thing. Bottom line is that the entire situation was caused by pride and stubborness........on both sides.
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Post by tonyholland on Feb 3, 2007 21:48:54 GMT -5
HOWEVER...I definitely don't agree with what you said in your latest ministry update Jesse. I don't believe you told the whole truth about what happened with GNN. You made it sound like you did nothing wrong whatsoever and that is was all GNN. ! Jesse, I have to agree with this also. Most of the reasons that they gave for the split with you were perfectly justified, my complaint with GNN is that the communication of what happened was handled so poorly. It really bugs me that you seem to be indignant about your employment being terminated with GNN. Dude, it was a paying job. When someone pays you to do something, then you do it the way they want or quit. Thats just life man. Now, like RevK, I am also bothered by the recent letter from GNN to their local leaders (I guess I am bothered by what I heard about it, as I haven't seen the actual letter.) and I appreciate you clarifying your Ministry's position. I also appreciate how you have conducted yourself when asked about the GNN ministry up until this blog that you released. Does no one pick up the phone and work these things out amoungst themselves anymore?
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Post by Miles Lewis on Feb 3, 2007 21:53:39 GMT -5
I was there from the beginning and saw how the split happened. I weighed the evidence (the evidence that many others did not see) and went with Jesse.
People can call me too if they want an explanation about some of the things relating to the GNN OAO split. Believe me, there was much more going on than what appeared.
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Post by John McGlone on Feb 4, 2007 6:33:00 GMT -5
Oh my! Men of God, what think ye of Jesus' exhortation to forgive 70 times 7? Let's do the math, that would be an awesome 490 times. Jesus goes on to say forgive because you have been forgiven much. Should we do the complete reading of that passage? Is it possible that each of us have fault in this situation? There have been a many times that I should have offered loving correction to Darrel, Jesse, and many others on these boards but I didn't out of fear. I agree with RevK's post about that rotten trick of Jesse posting the controversy letter while GNN/LW is going through so much turmoil. It would have been alright if you hadn't gotten vengeful about it, but confessed your own part in that fiasco. We have eight children and they are constantly tattling on each other....I ask them many times to come and tattle on themselves. Come and confess something they were doing wrong. In all these years I have only had my precious Sarah do that, one time. Hmmmmm.....sounds biblical confess your sins before the brethren. I am tired of hearing call me I will give you my side. Post it, confess it, and forsake it. We are called to be separate from the world and unified in the Spirit, except we fail the test? Do all things without complaining? Are we really living what we preach?
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Post by racward on Feb 4, 2007 13:49:05 GMT -5
I agree with RevK's post about that rotten trick of Jesse posting the controversy letter while GNN/LW is going through so much turmoil. It would have been alright if you hadn't gotten vengeful about it, but confessed your own part in that fiasco.
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Post by victorialewis on Feb 5, 2007 8:59:59 GMT -5
I've been around long enough to know that when there is a conflict between two people (and I believe this began between only two people), others will join in. God gives grace to those two to solve the conflict, not to those who take up offenses. I think Satan is getting great delight out of this entire thing. And many of the brethren (I include myself in this observation) are spending much time and energy debating, mulling over, accusing, taking up sides, etc. instead of focusing on our common calling. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL (I capped that for emphasis. I am not yelling I personally know that this conflict has caused our family much grief, and many tears have been shed on its behalf. I also know that I, personally, have to get beyond it. There is a work to be done, Christians. Don't give the enemy a foothold through bitterness.
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Post by alan4jc on Feb 5, 2007 10:23:02 GMT -5
They will know we are Christians by our love, one for another
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Post by josh on Feb 6, 2007 10:15:26 GMT -5
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Post by alan4jc on Feb 6, 2007 10:44:59 GMT -5
1 Cor. 12:25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. 26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
Matt 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? 5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
Phil. 2:1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
James 3:5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. 7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: 8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. 10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? 12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
This is to all the brethren here and anywhere that would like to read Gods word and seek to obey it.
Many of you have felt the prideful need to set things straight, to protect your image, your ministry. Without it seems a moment of thought to the relationship of the Saints in the body, which was purchased by the blood of Jesus Christ. If I could write this and make the letters smaller so all would know that Iam not angry but sad. I have talked on the phone with some of you and just typed messages with others. I tell you all that I love you and care for you. Longing in my heart to see you all have the mind of Christ always and now in this situation. May the grace of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Alan Taylor
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Post by tonyholland on Feb 6, 2007 14:31:34 GMT -5
Doug,
I wouldn't disagree with much of what you wrote here. I too was one of those folks banned from the GNN board for bringing up the OAO situation. My post simply said that there was fault on both sides and that I thought this situation was behind us. I'm not sure that anyone just flat lied, but there was a lot of stretching the truth from each ministry.
I have issues with both groups, but have always tried to be fair to each as I think you will see if you read other posts that I have written since being here. There are only three that know the entire and complete truth of everything that has happened. They would be Darrel, Jesse and God and that is fine with me. I do feel that it is important to say something though when either ministry is critical of the other without also bringing their own shortcomings that relate to the situation to light.
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Post by John McGlone on Feb 6, 2007 21:03:09 GMT -5
"...though when either ministry is critical of the other without also bringing their own shortcomings that relate to the situation to light."
Well said, Tony. Exactly my point whether it is between ministries or individually we must seek the low road. I know that I don't know a fraction of the things that have happened. But, did Stephen forgive Saul?
I am not one for unity above repentance and reconciliation. Nay, but that horse must draw the cart of unity.
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Post by Jesse Morrell on Feb 8, 2007 19:59:27 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that you were banned from GNN Tony. I never would have expected that. I hope you won't let it discourage you in any way. Just to clarify some issues that have been said here. RevK, You are right, I did not completely state the whole issue in my "Why I Left GNN" email. But it was not for my sake. And I was not lying. At that time, I knew that I did have a lot of support from members of GNN. Many GNN members had read my articles and witnessing stories and seemed to have a strong support for me. And I thought that if I sent out an email about being fired, they might view GNN differently. And at the time of this whole issue, I felt that was a very real possibility. So I INTENTIONALLY tried to make a neutral email, that was completely void of the issues I was having with GNN. When I said that I was "leaving GNN", I never intended to make it sound like I was not laid off, or that I was leaving on my own accord. I simply wanted to try to state that GNN and I were slitting, that I was "leaving", without stating the controversial reason why I was leaving, but simply that I'll now be full time on campuses. I intentionally tried to make an email that would not hurt GNN or confuse any of it's members. But even this honest attempt was used against me in their public attacks, as though I intentionally was lying and trying to make it sound like I was not laid off. I simply didn't want GNN to lose the support of those who I knew strongly supported me. God knows. The "Why I Left GNN" email was intentionally void of the disagreements between GNN and OAO, so as to promote brotherly unity and avoid unneccesary controversy. I simply tried to write a neutral email stating that I was leaving, or that I was no longer on GNN staff, without stating the disagreements I was having with GNN. This old newsletter on "Why I Left GNN" can be read here: www.injesus.com/index.php?module=message&task=view&MID=1B0078LU&GroupID=0B0078JH&label=&paging=all
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Post by Jesse Morrell on Feb 8, 2007 20:39:37 GMT -5
Also, it should be noted, that when I sent out the "Why I Left GNN" newsletter, I was on great terms with GNN. Darrel said that he laid me off simply because he felt God would have me in full time open air preaching instead of office work. That was the only reason I was given for being laid off. So I went on to full time open air preaching on great terms with Darrel and GNN. It was only a few weeks after sending out this "Why I Left GNN" email that I was actually banned from GNN for sharp preaching against sin on these campuses. But at first, I was simply no longer on staff so that I can open air preach on campuses, but was still apart of the network when I sent out "Why I Left GNN".
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Post by Kerrigan on Feb 8, 2007 20:55:16 GMT -5
If what you say is true Jesse, and I don't have any reason to believe it's not, then I commend you for doing such a thing. However, Jesse, what you just did recently was still wrong. Not only was the content off, but the timing was off. You should have just left the whole thing alone. What Biblical grounds did you have for doing such a thing? Maybe I am wrong, but didn't you also say that you wouldn't say anything else about GNN after GNN said they wouldn't say anything else about OAO? If you did say that, does that mean that since GNN broke their side of the promise that you have to break yours? You are wrong in doing this brother. I was not there, but I would like to believe Miles when he said that you did nothing wrong during the Texas Tour in your preaching. I am sure that I would have loved it. That is not the issue. Even if the real reason that you didn't tell the whole truth about getting fired was because you wanted to protect GNN and not yourself, then so be it. You still shouldn't have acted like you did nothing wrong as well as make some of the statements you made in your recent update. Here are the statements that I am talking about:
"I was not alone in my sentiments. There were a few others who had recently joined the staff who shared similar concerns."
-Is it right to reveal something that was spoken to you in private? Shouldn't the people who told you these things be the ones to voice their concerns? And shouldn't those people go to Darrel first and then decide for themselves whether to go public with their concerns or not?
"The author of these sermons, Darrel Rundus, openly admitted to me and another minister in private that these messages were "designed to appeal to the selfishness of Christians".
-Again, a private conversation revealed? I wonder if I can tell Jesse anything in confidence that it won't be posted on a MB somewhere in the near future (if I get on his bad side)? Is that really a direct quote for Darrel at the end of what you said? If it isn't, then it shouldn't be in quotation marks. Who was the other minister? I would like to ask him if that was a direct quote as well.
"I found this to be absolutely devilish and refused to go along with it."
-What is the point of calling it "absolutely devilish"?
"But eventually I was completely and totally banned from the GNN network because of my sharp preaching against all sin."
-That is NOT why you were banned. You were banned for your associations with "shock & awe" preachers as well as the direction your preaching was taking. GNN did not want to approve of it by association and did not want their members under the influence of it.
"This banishment was given without any prior warning or conversation and the ministry started to publicly slander my character and ministry."
-Again, maybe I am wrong, but I thought you said that you wouldn't talk about this anymore
"I attempted multiple times through multiple ways to reconcile the issue but GNN continually refused. I also wanted to give the leadership of GNN time to repent but time only showed that they were progressing in their error and my hope was nothing more then an unfounded optimism for my friends."
-Jesse, you attempted to reconcile? And in Multiple Times and in Multiple Ways? This is a new one. I would like to hear about these multiples times and ways. The only thing I know about is a letter to Darrel and then a meeting with the whole staff. After meeting with the staff YOU were supposed to write a letter of apology and repentance. You did and it wasn't acceptable to them so you parted ways. Give them time to repent? That is exactly what they would say about you too! "Progessing in their error"? What are you talking about?
"I saw no need to defend the preaching of complete repentance and total obedience."
-Jesse, here is your tactic of changing the meaning of words to fit your own plans. Seen it done before. You say that people who don't believe the same as you don't believe in preaching "complete repentance and total obedience." I don't believe the same as you. Do you really think that I, or anyone else from GNN doesn't preach "complete repentance and total obedience"? If so, please give me some names and some examples so I can see for myself.
"being severely treated for petty issues like printing their own gospel tracts"
-This wasn't a petty issue. It is something that was dealt with and there was no need for YOU to bring it up because it had nothing to do with YOU. I don't see the people involved in that situation bringing it up again, so why should YOU bring it up again?
"The group seems to have become extremely exclusive and even cultish, severely harassing and slandering other Christians who do not evangelize their way or use their methods"
-What proof do you have of any of this?!?! You act as if this happens all the time!
"Unfortunately, many others were sucked into this ministry"
-What a word to use! I wasn't "sucked" into this ministry and I don't know anyone else who was!
Jesse, you were wrong in doing this in SO many ways. It doesn't matter how many times GNN wronged you and OAO in the past (and there are MANY), there is no call for this. This was obviously done in the flesh and not in the Spirit. It seems that YOU are the one involved in slander now. You seem to have a spirit of unforgiveness when writing this Jesse. Bringing up things from the past that you said you had gotten over...wrongs done to you long ago that should have been forgiven brother. Bringing up things in the past that had nothing to do with you and that you shouldn't have even brought up. I love you guys and appreciate what you are doing for the Lord despite our differences...but this has got to end!
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Post by Jesse Morrell on Feb 8, 2007 21:05:25 GMT -5
I hate this whole situation. I wish that GNN never started it so long ago. But it did happen, and I felt it was time that I came out of the closet to deal with it, and hopefully end it, at least on my part.
I never said I would never mention the situation. But I have intentionally avoided the whole issue in the past because it was so grevious.
I even allowed GNN to publicly lie about me. For example, they said I stole email address from the network. I never did. I got some email addresses from Miles when we teamed up. And I also sent "invitations" to specific people that I knew in the network, to join the mailing list. But even after clarifying that with Darrel, he still publicly said I stole emails. GNN said that I refused to write an apology for "unloving preaching". That is not true. I wrote about three apologies for people "if I ever came off as unloving" but they were rejected because I never stated that I actually was unloving. On and on and on the lies continued to come, all to protect GNN, and I took the hurt without a word.
I felt that with the latest letter GNN sent out, that they went too far. I thought that if I never said anything, eventually all of their public attacks and even flat out lies would cease. But that didn't seem to be the case. So a public email stating the truth about the whole situation was neccesary.
So I thought that if I sent out one email simply stating the truth, people would then see right through any further emails from GNN. I stand by everything I said in my email. I hold that it was truthful and given the circumstances, it was necessary.
And it's my hope and intention never to have to make any more public emails or statements about this whole situation.
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Post by John McGlone on Feb 8, 2007 21:07:01 GMT -5
Excellent points Kerrigan...
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