http://www.newlifechurch.org/
check out the column that says "Senior Pastoral Transition"
In summary, Ted Haggard and his family will be relocating from Colorado to another place but will continued to be counselled. NLC has kindly decided to continue to see them through the process of their restoration. As I read the letter, I see the grace in the midst of discipline. I asked myself, what's restoration? We've always think, restoration must be back to ministry. For a big man like Ted Haggard, he ought to return to ministry. But the overseers of the church decided that restoration of the whole man is the priority and will take years. I think this is grace, the grace of God at work through human agents who love God and his church. Honestly, I am very touched by what the overseers have done and have learnt the real meaningful purpose of restoring a man of God. It is first and foremost a restoration in his relationship with God.
I quote part of a letter "There should be no confusion that deliverance from habitual, life-controlling problems is a
“journey” and not an “event.” Ted will need years of accountability to demonstrate his victory over both actions and tendencies."
I fully agree. More than an event, it is always a journey. We don't just get zap and get transform in an instant. It'll be unrealistic to expect that to happen. We may get a surge of strength to start but the daily walk is crucial for permanent change to take place.
Lord help me, help Pastor Ted and his family, help New LIfe Church be strong.
Check out New Life Church's new worship album, an album after what the church has gone through. 4 full songs to listen to.
http://www.myspace.com/newlifeworshipexperience
check out the column that says "Senior Pastoral Transition"
In summary, Ted Haggard and his family will be relocating from Colorado to another place but will continued to be counselled. NLC has kindly decided to continue to see them through the process of their restoration. As I read the letter, I see the grace in the midst of discipline. I asked myself, what's restoration? We've always think, restoration must be back to ministry. For a big man like Ted Haggard, he ought to return to ministry. But the overseers of the church decided that restoration of the whole man is the priority and will take years. I think this is grace, the grace of God at work through human agents who love God and his church. Honestly, I am very touched by what the overseers have done and have learnt the real meaningful purpose of restoring a man of God. It is first and foremost a restoration in his relationship with God.
I quote part of a letter "There should be no confusion that deliverance from habitual, life-controlling problems is a
“journey” and not an “event.” Ted will need years of accountability to demonstrate his victory over both actions and tendencies."
I fully agree. More than an event, it is always a journey. We don't just get zap and get transform in an instant. It'll be unrealistic to expect that to happen. We may get a surge of strength to start but the daily walk is crucial for permanent change to take place.
Lord help me, help Pastor Ted and his family, help New LIfe Church be strong.
Check out New Life Church's new worship album, an album after what the church has gone through. 4 full songs to listen to.
http://www.myspace.com/newlifeworshipexperience
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