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stovebolts

stovebolts

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An open letter to our members and staff.

WIP , for_his_glory , JLB , Truthfrees
As the sole owner of CF.net, I've got a lot of weight on my shoulders guiding this site to stay in line with the vision outlined in our community message and living up to the staff expectations. If you haven't read either in some time, I would encourage you to refresh your memory and read them.

As the owner, I've made decisions that have left negative impacts upon certain members and I've also made poor choices, even when my heart was in the right place. Often, we can share the heart of our Lord, but as imperfect people, sin takes an opportunity to beguile us, and we can actually live out the heart of our Lord in a way that doesn't represent the actions our Lord would want us to live out.

I am reminded of so many great leaders in the Bible, and every great leader made mistakes that impacted the community around them.

When God called Moses, Moses showed great humility, because he saw his flaws and weakness. Moses tried to use the excuse that he was a poor speaker, Yet God provided by making his brother Aaron his mouthpiece. Later on, Moses gets upset and hits a rock so water would quench the thirst of the grumbling Israelites. This action took the Glory that was intended for God as his own. As a result, Moses, the greatest prophet of old was not allowed to bring the people into the promised land.

David, a man after God's heart murders an innocent man to cover his sin of adultery, and later trusts in his own abilities and takes a census instead of relying on the Lord that resulted in many innocent lives lost and the suffering of the innocent.

Then there is Solomon... Wow, I could write a book. The end result being the kingdom was split in two and idolitry thrived.

And what of Giddeon? A man who was not prepared nor confident in what the Lord has in mind for him to do?

Many of the leaders of old made huge mistakes and other leaders knew their flaws well enough to think God couldn't use them because they lacked leadership qualities. Yet God did great things through these leaders, including Debroah and many others I haven't mentioned, including the Apostles to which Peters mistakes are highlighted over and over.

So what do I get out of this? I'm not perfect, and none of the staff are perfect. We all make mistakes, but I believe God has assigned each and every moderator, administrator and owner of this site within it's proper time since Logan purchased the domain name and installed phpbb December 10, 2001. https://christianforums.net/Fellowship/index.php?threads/movies-to-rent-first-thread-on-cf.1/

. Just as there were both good and bad kings over Israel this site is no different as we grow and nature.

Jethro, the Father in Law to Moses, gave Moses some good advice on managing Israel, and Moses took it. Likewise, it's good advice and I'm learning. As a result of lessons learned, I will be adding additional Administrators to this site. None of us are perfect and while we are held at a higher standard, I ask you extend us grace when we miss the mark. Being on staff can be a thankless job at times but those that accept understand it's a servant's role and it is accepted in humility.

I want to thank each and everyone of our members for making this site your home. Your contributions to the fellowship are appreciated.
 
StoveBolts you show true humility and humbleness of heart as it takes a great person to admit to their mistakes they have made and the importance to learn from them. This makes for a good leader. We are all flawed in areas that we need help with from God through His Holy Spirit convicting us of our faults and setting our feet back on the right path.

None of us are righteous on our own as our righteousness is as a filthy rag to God. We are made righteous by that of God's righteousness who by His Holy Spirit works in us and through us. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10.

In order to build a good staff we need men and women of integrity, humility and humbleness of heart who have dedicated themselves as a servant of God. The staff is not here to police people, but to bring this forum to a place of unity where we lift up and edify one another and not tear down and condemn those we do not always agree with.

Everyone is on a different level of maturity in the word of God as we are ever learning, but not always coming into the full understanding of the knowledge the Bible contains. There is no I am right and you are wrong, but that of sharing and discussing the scriptures. We might not always agree with each other, but we need to take what another presents with scripture and go study them for our self praying and asking the Holy Spirit to show us all truths.

We are a diverse group of people from all over the world and our common ground is our faith and belief in Christ Jesus that brings us all into the body of Christ as there is only one Lord, one Faith and one Baptism as we are baptized into Christ being a part of His life, death and Resurrection, Colossians 3:1-4.

It has taken dedication and prayer from those who have set up the ToS (Terms of Service) that everyone has to agree upon before becoming a member. These are not strict rules, but guidelines in order to keep unity among the brethren that makes CF a place where others will enjoy coming here to share, to learn and to fellowship with one another. We are not a church, but a church of God within the body of Christ.

We take no pleasure in having to discipline and even sometimes having to ban a member for their poor conduct, but in all fairness will always give them a warning of their actions through a private PM so indifference's can be worked out and resolved.

It takes all members of CF to make this forum a place that is pleasing unto the Lord and God bless all of you and our guest.
 
Michael74 said:
Yes, thanks guys. I've been a moderator of a Christian list before, so I know its not always easy.
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I feel like our site has been blessed with a wonderful group of Christians. Very few disruptions occur like they used to which has made managing the site much more enjoyable.
I honestly think most Christians want fellowship, even if there are theological differences. We simply try to cultivate a culture of brotherly love that grants grace to others. It's not always easy, but we try.
 
for_his_glory said:
StoveBolts you show true humility and humbleness of heart as it takes a great person to admit to their mistakes they have made and the importance to learn from them. This makes for a good leader. We are all flawed in areas that we need help with from God through His Holy Spirit convicting us of our faults and setting our feet back on the right path.

None of us are righteous on our own as our righteousness is as a filthy rag to God. We are made righteous by that of God's righteousness who by His Holy Spirit works in us and through us. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10.

In order to build a good staff we need men and women of integrity, humility and humbleness of heart who have dedicated themselves as a servant of God. The staff is not here to police people, but to bring this forum to a place of unity where we lift up and edify one another and not tear down and condemn those we do not always agree with.

Everyone is on a different level of maturity in the word of God as we are ever learning, but not always coming into the full understanding of the knowledge the Bible contains. There is no I am right and you are wrong, but that of sharing and discussing the scriptures. We might not always agree with each other, but we need to take what another presents with scripture and go study them for our self praying and asking the Holy Spirit to show us all truths.

We are a diverse group of people from all over the world and our common ground is our faith and belief in Christ Jesus that brings us all into the body of Christ as there is only one Lord, one Faith and one Baptism as we are baptized into Christ being a part of His life, death and Resurrection, Colossians 3:1-4.

It has taken dedication and prayer from those who have set up the ToS (Terms of Service) that everyone has to agree upon before becoming a member. These are not strict rules, but guidelines in order to keep unity among the brethren that makes CF a place where others will enjoy coming here to share, to learn and to fellowship with one another. We are not a church, but a church of God within the body of Christ.

We take no pleasure in having to discipline and even sometimes having to ban a member for their poor conduct, but in all fairness will always give them a warning of their actions through a private PM so indifference's can be worked out and resolved.

It takes all members of CF to make this forum a place that is pleasing unto the Lord and God bless all of you and our guest.
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Amen
 
This forum is as perfect a church as I can find.
Read everyone who writes on here and you will get more than you get in any church building.
And those that teach are always open to questions and try their best to give answers
You don't get that anywhere else.
So I say join in and support this forum, and as Rollo Tamasi always says, "try to stay out of trouble."
 
Rollo Tamasi said:
This forum is as perfect a church as I can find.
Read everyone who writes on here and you will get more than you get in any church building.
And those that teach are always open to questions and try their best to give answers
You don't get that anywhere else.
So I say join in and support this forum, and as Rollo Tamasi always says, "try to stay out of trouble."
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Not,that I,haven't learned here but recently my Reformed church has members who are quite knowledgeable
 
Please welcome for_his_glory and JLB as Administrators.

I am pleased they have accepted and I am confident that together, we will serve this community in bringing great glory to God.

What I love about these two; they have made many mistakes on this board through the years. However, they have both grown and learned and continue to grow. For me, this shows their heart for our Lord as well as their commitment to God and His written word along with their willingness to serve and grow.

As we have been given much, much is expected. We have each taken this role seriously and we will do our best. We will fail miserably at times, but we will learn and grow from each failure.

Together, we ask for your prayers and support.
 
StoveBolts said:
An open letter to our members and staff.

WIP , for_his_glory , JLB , Truthfrees
As the sole owner of CF.net, I've got a lot of weight on my shoulders guiding this site to stay in line with the vision outlined in our community message and living up to the staff expectations. If you haven't read either in some time, I would encourage you to refresh your memory and read them.

As the owner, I've made decisions that have left negative impacts upon certain members and I've also made poor choices, even when my heart was in the right place. Often, we can share the heart of our Lord, but as imperfect people, sin takes an opportunity to beguile us, and we can actually live out the heart of our Lord in a way that doesn't represent the actions our Lord would want us to live out.

I am reminded of so many great leaders in the Bible, and every great leader made mistakes that impacted the community around them.

When God called Moses, Moses showed great humility, because he saw his flaws and weakness. Moses tried to use the excuse that he was a poor speaker, Yet God provided by making his brother Aaron his mouthpiece. Later on, Moses gets upset and hits a rock so water would quench the thirst of the grumbling Israelites. This action took the Glory that was intended for God as his own. As a result, Moses, the greatest prophet of old was not allowed to bring the people into the promised land.

David, a man after God's heart murders an innocent man to cover his sin of adultery, and later trusts in his own abilities and takes a census instead of relying on the Lord that resulted in many innocent lives lost and the suffering of the innocent.

Then there is Solomon... Wow, I could write a book. The end result being the kingdom was split in two and idolitry thrived.

And what of Giddeon? A man who was not prepared nor confident in what the Lord has in mind for him to do?

Many of the leaders of old made huge mistakes and other leaders knew their flaws well enough to think God couldn't use them because they lacked leadership qualities. Yet God did great things through these leaders, including Debroah and many others I haven't mentioned, including the Apostles to which Peters mistakes are highlighted over and over.

So what do I get out of this? I'm not perfect, and none of the staff are perfect. We all make mistakes, but I believe God has assigned each and every moderator, administrator and owner of this site within it's proper time since Logan purchased the domain name and installed phpbb December 10, 2001. https://christianforums.net/Fellowship/index.php?threads/movies-to-rent-first-thread-on-cf.1/

. Just as there were both good and bad kings over Israel this site is no different as we grow and nature.

Jethro, the Father in Law to Moses, gave Moses some good advice on managing Israel, and Moses took it. Likewise, it's good advice and I'm learning. As a result of lessons learned, I will be adding additional Administrators to this site. None of us are perfect and while we are held at a higher standard, I ask you extend us grace when we miss the mark. Being on staff can be a thankless job at times but those that accept understand it's a servant's role and it is accepted in humility.

I want to thank each and everyone of our members for making this site your home. Your contributions to the fellowship are appreciated.
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I know you and I have had our ups and downs but through it all you have been an example to me of humility and love.

I appreciate your heart as I have grown to respect your godly character and commitment to the people of this Forum.

God bless you and keep you.

The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.

The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.

God bless you and your whole household.

Peace be upon this community.

In Jesus name.

JLB
 
JLB said:
I know you and I have had our ups and downs but through it all you have been an example to me of humility and love.

I appreciate your heart as I have grown to respect your godly character and commitment to the people of this Forum.

God bless you and keep you.

The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.

The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.

God bless you and your whole household.

Peace be upon this community.

In Jesus name.

JLB
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Shalom
 
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Rollo Tamasi said:
This forum is as perfect a church as I can find.
Read everyone who writes on here and you will get more than you get in any church building.
And those that teach are always open to questions and try their best to give answers
You don't get that anywhere else.
So I say join in and support this forum, and as Rollo Tamasi always says, "try to stay out of trouble."
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I no longer have a home church and I know the Holy Spirit led me to this forum nine years ago. I've made more friends here then I have where I live and have been given a deeper study in the word of God by how others challenge me to dig deeper and search for truth given by the Holy Spirit.

I consider CF my church as not being four walls, but being part of a universal gathering of the saints of God and the greatest fellowship I have ever been involved in. We are a diverse group in what and how we believe and we might not always agree with each other, but our common ground is our faith in Christ Jesus.
 
StoveBolts said:
Then there is Solomon... Wow, I could write a book. The end result being the kingdom was split in two and idolitry thrived.

And what of Giddeon? A man who was not prepared nor confident in what the Lord has in mind for him to do?
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Idolatry thrived in all times in old testament, this was Israels biggest problem. Idol worship.
 
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