Comments on: A case study in decline

By: Church history repeats itself

Church history repeats itself — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:28:32 +0000

[...] confused. The leadership of the denomination and it’s theological college do not have a problem with Baptist clergy or theological professors who are advocates for same-sex [...]

By: Yes we can

Yes we can — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:09:42 +0000

[...] the ‘intersexual’ and the ‘transsexual’ might play in awakening the church to its full glory as the body of [...]

By: You foolish Lilydalians

You foolish Lilydalians — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:46:32 +0000

[...] has happened at Lilydale is part of a general trend in the state denominational leadership. Matt is not the only well known Baptist leader who has come out publicly in support of gay [...]

By: murray campbell

murray campbell — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:48:12 +0000

well done Steve for raising your voice. I trust your input encourages more Baptists to get involved

In case your readers are unaware, the BUV is currently undergoing a process of ‘reimagining’. Everything is on the table and we are dialoguing over what kind of BUV do we want to see over the next 10 years. In two weeks time the Churches and Baptist agencies are meeting together to begin formulating this.

I’ve written some reflections here http://mentonebaptistchurch.blogspot.com/2010/05/reflections-on-re-imagining-buv.html
I also sent this onto the task force running the process

By: Perplexed but not discouraged

Perplexed but not discouraged — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:06:55 +0000

[...] My denomination is in decline and desperately needs to be renewed by the Word and the Spirit. It’s the sort of decline that cannot be fixed by missional initiatives, management consultants, or church growth principles. [...]

By: Steve Addison

Steve Addison — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:03:21 +0000

Anthony: Here’s part of Murray Campbell’s report of the BUV Assembly meeting:

“He (Keith) received a very warm and unanimous endorsement by the Council of Whitley College and the leadership of the BUV and was subsequently accepted by more than two-thirds of the vote. What is notable about this decision was that the Baptist Assembly voted with the knowledge that Dr Dyer both believes and teaches that homosexuality is acceptable before God.”

Both the denominational leadership, the denominational college and the representative body of the ministers and churches supported the appointment. Which means that either they affirm Keith’s position, or are not troubled by it sufficiently to say so publicly.

It’s over twelve months since this happened. To my knowledge Murray is one of the few church leaders in the state who have spoken out publicly on the matter.

Murray’s report: http://mentonebaptistchurch.blogspot.com/2009/06/victorian-baptist-assembly-may-2009_8134.html

By: anthony

anthony — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:35:41 +0000

I was quite surprised by this. Several questions come to mind. Are Dyers comments representative of Baptists in general? Are they representative of Baptist Clergy? Are they representative of Baptist administration and leadership?

Have others protested this? What has been the wider reaction? Are you a lone voice or are your concerns those of the majority?

I have many more questions but I pray your efforts will bear fruit.