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On Elder "Groupthink" and the Dangerous Consequences

By Jim on Sat, 05/30/15
Church & Ministry
Elders

Elder Authority, Discipline, Sanction, and the Village Leaders

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Wayne Wilson

NewLow-flying plane

Sat, 05/30/15

Does the link take anyone else to an article on a low-flying FBI plane? Are there elders on board?

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TylerR

NewPlane

Sat, 05/30/15

Using the allegorical method of interpretation, perhaps the low-flying plane represents the Holy Spirit, Who is every-present and watching us when we least expect it (represented by the flight occurring at nighttime). Thus, elders should remember to consult the Spirit before making decisions on church discipline …

Tyler is a pastor in Olympia, WA and works in State government.

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Jim

NewI corrected the link ...

Sat, 05/30/15

Sorry … the incorrect link was to a local story

The wrong link that generated the above comments

http://www.startribune.com/nighttime-flight-circles-low-over-twin-citie…

But going forward please use the corrected link - top

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Bert Perry

NewQuestion in my mind....

Mon, 06/01/15

…..is how you inculcate a culture that avoids groupthink? Maybe if no one ever takes you to task for something you say, maybe you’ve got a problem?

Aspiring to be a stick in the mud.

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