It is with heavy hearts that the Elders of Bent Tree announce that Pete Briscoe has submitted his resignation as Senior Pastor. I admire that Briscoe and the elders made a public presentation of the decision and their justification for it. In short, it teaches readers to stand in judgement over scripture. You know what really drives historians up the wall? They want to simulate persecution with the secret House Church meme. To see conservative churches who embrace the authority of Scripture finally FINALLY! I have learned to place my own history, as a Protestant, within the larger framework of the Catholic tradition, considering this tradition provided vital doctrines on the Trinity, the incarnation, and great work through scholars such as Augustine, Aquinas, Julian of Norwich, and many others. Stalwart inerrantists like Roger Nicole and Millard Erickson (both egalitarians) were standing for inerrancy at a time when evangelicals were especially in turmoil over the issue (in the 1970s and 80s). At the end of the day, a church will either ordain women pastors or they wont. Yes, I think they are often trying to make the words the most important thing, rather than the spirit. So yes, you will see the the marketing behind the issue change. That helps me understand. If the pattern of growth in the first century Christian Church included a men only leadership team, and all else was view as contrary to Apostle Pauls written instructions for the formulation of local churches[1], how has pastor Pete Briscoe and his 501(c)3 church leadership team presently gotten around this seemly apparent New Testment limitation? The first half was loosely based on your thoughts about churches who use the slippery slope argument which just wearies me. I find such a quick resort to division problematic, though, since in John 17 Jesus prays to the Father that the church would be one, so that the world would know the one true God. What helped her in that process was Briscoe's care. If the pattern of growth in the first century Christian Church included a men only leadership team, and all else was view as contrary to Apostle Pauls written instructions for the formulation of local churches[1], how has pastor Pete Briscoe and his 501(c)3 church leadership team presently gotten around this seemly apparent New Testment limitation? Theyre upholding the status quo (sexism). roebuck wrote: For Peter Briscoe of Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in Carrolton, Texas, the most important aspect to the entire process is grace. Also, I havent noticed a lot of women starting cults. I just downloaded and havent had time to read it yet. Didnt the same thing happen to Anne Graham Lotz? While at BTBF, we became aware of a situation, which involved a third party (not us) that was unresolved. We reject this totally. I have gone to Janet Parshall now three times with links from either you or Eagle. I did not know that some churches would deny membership to homosexuals base on SSA, but probably some would based on sexual behavior. There are a few things she wrote that I think I do not quite agree with her conclusion, but you cant argue with her original language translations. What kind of so-called men would act like this? There are people who dont understand no matter how much I try to explain it to them. Such manipulative tactics are totally inappropriate as a way of stating your case and I pray that you will refrain from them in future. Sometimes I have to get past how terms are used in order to understand better what people are saying and meaning when they say it. This is a great start! So yes, the notion of homosexuality as sinful was silently present, probably along with some adults hope of changing these kids. I know it wont be popular, but I thought he did a good job of addressing it in a limited way since the slippery slope argument is so often used to shut down conversation. I would suggest that eight years is long enough to see what effect their change has had. And hundreds of Neo-Cal SBC pastors heads have exploded. The church offers various programs, such as kids ministry, student ministry, special needs ministry, support groups, bibles st Location & Hours 4141 International Pkwy In The Bondage of the Will, Luther said to Erasmus (his debate opponent) that Christians should glory in assertions. Dee, this is a nice post. Just a thought. before and it is sick. Briscoe and the elders do not . But Ive learned that breaking bread in the Christian community and placing Christ above these secondary doctrines is more important. And when girls and women have equal authority and opportunities, communities are more apt to thrive as violence decreases and economic stability increases. I cried and cried reading her book because I couldnt believe it had been so shelved all these years. They were both powerhouses. And I rarely cry. I know that you do not believe that such a thing is possible but I can assure you that it exists in this particular church. His impression was that after he had met them they had made . Of course there are issues more central to the gospel than gender issues. I mean, if these men truly see themselves as depraved, then they could not honestly claim to be able to be ethically and morally suitable to step in and take over the place of the Holy Spirit in the lives of women of Christian conscience. And dont worry about offending me, Im an equal opportunity offender too! Burk needs to read this (part 1 and part 2): Headless Unicorn Guy wrote: It is similar to what Congress does with bills they want passed. So lovely to think of seeing these things done well. Find a good combo of water/light for your plant. "She had sung 'Amazing Grace' hundreds of times and it never sounded like that because here's a woman who experienced it," Briscoe recalled. I miss you both. When she was restored, the worship leader sang "Amazing Grace" at the church. That slippery slope can go both ways, so here goes. For her, that was a defining moment because the point leader of this church expressed grace to her in a way that meant the world to her, Briscoe said. But a true Baptist church is a congregationally governed democracy, hopefully under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. While not all staff members reach the point of being recommissioned for ministry after a moral failure, some, including the Bent Tree worship leader, do. The real beauty of Dees article is that it gives a real world positive (Briscoes church) showing that it doesnt have to be this wayHalf of the fellowships God given talents do not have to be suppressed based solely on plumbing received at birth. I had not before I attended BTBF and I have not since. it doesnt bother him that at a complementarian (gah, I hate that word) church you have people there who hold a mutualist or egalitarian position, but their views on the issue have no standing at all where male headship is practiced. Nope. "Some people don't think you should publicly name the sin. 17990 Midway Rd, Dallas, Texas, 75287. Theyve demonstrated that they know how to read the Bible correctly: to look at the context and see what Paul was really talking about. Not all Christian 501(c)3 churches are going to be trajectory inclined towards the placement of women in governmental authority (R) however strong the cultural or societal inclination may exert itself. Obviously, I am thankful for anyone who expresses a clear commitment to inerrancy. I want to commend Denny Burk for his willingness to take my occasional comments at his blog. Did the Apostle Paul have a certain mind-set that Christians everywhere are wise to emulate? As time went on, Joanne would be given the title of pastor and has preached many time from the pulpit of BTBF. You make reference to the teachings of your Church, with regard to complementarian roles as mutual service to one another out of love, not because of the authority of one person over another subordinate. I understand your Church to be the Roman Church. She was the brightest woman I had ever met in the areas of theology, doctrine, church history and preaching. It took the pain receding to make me realize how much pain I had been in. I was thrilled that Briscoe pointed out a few examples that are usually ignored like Luke 8. How about non-celibate but married LGBTQ people? Today certainty has been equated with arrogance. He has had an unwavering commitment to the authority of scripture and the preaching of the Gospel throughout that time. I see this happening among acquaintances who are the ages of my husband and myself, and some have adjusted to the changes, and some are having real problems adjusting to their new reality. What about people who struggle with a variety of issues that can cause thought processes to change. I know of two cases where individuals who came out while still celibate were excommunicated from the PCA because apparently not being healed of your SSA (i.e. Plus, life honestly goes better if you avoid those pitfalls. There was the potluck and birthday cake, for her 70 something Birthday, afterwards and the pastor led the prayer and again did not ask her to speak. Bent Tree Bible Fellowship is conservative in their doctrinal stance. The laity may not perform the Mass. Thank you, Dee. To interpret Paul, we have to look at the surrounding situation and most importantly, look at Jesus and what he said and did. to justify their positions. And gratitude is where we must go in this time, as Kurt Baxter reminded us on Sunday. We all grieve to differing levels of felt hurt. In Essentials Unity, In Non-Essentials Liberty, In All ThingsCharity, Why I have been silent about Joanne Hummel, a female pastor at BTBF. So you could be an A-hole To know there is a theologically conservative church with a deeply rooted all-male elder board who changed their minds after sincerely searching Gods word, is a great encouragement to me, as my own elder board has not even considered doing so. 5:18; 1 Cor. Thank you for providing inspiration and encouragement to the elders of that church at a retreat in early 2005. It was DTS where pastors turned their back on Jill Briscoe. So many interesting, well thought out and thought provoking comments and questions on this stream. Therefore they cannot be ignored by anyone who would understand his age and his people. After giving a lecture outlining CBEs position, one Sydney theologian told me publicly, You reject what Scripture plainly teaches. Search and browse yearbooks online! During this time, BTBF flew under the radar, unlike Irving Bible Church, a church that was stated by Charles Swindoll. About Pete Endorsements Purchase the Course Login Account. I would like to point out one error in your story. So you could be an A-hole And/or homosexuality is a man taking the Penetrated role of a woman instead of Penetrator like a man; thats why male-supremacist cultures are revolted by the entire concept. And they went out of their way to do the right thing, over and above what was required. Has Jesus Christ given new instructions to His church in the 21st century that supersede those found in Apostle Pauls New Testament letters? The church quietly supported the family. There are many who join feminist readings of scripture to a more explicit repudiation of the Bibles integrity and authority. A response from Denton Bible My church nearby. "We didn't hold anything back. That year, both kids chose to stay with the adults for teaching time instead of going with the other teenagers. The News Of Pete's Resignation Hit My Ears And Landed Heavy On My Heart. Shortly after it was announced that I would teach the class, Ireceived a call from a woman who was involved in a parachurch ministry with her husband. In this way of complementarian living, the humility of the husband before God is not tempted. But no, I was crushed to a heap of tears when my study was met with angry disdain. As human beings, priests and laity are equal before God. While he himself felt hurt over the situation, Powell reminded viewers of the webcast that the involved parties are also hurt and that something drove them to that place of impropriety. You may have people in the church who hold a complementarian position, but their views on the issue have no standing at all where male headship is denied in practice. How about non-celibate but married LGBTQ people? . Did they stop being a Christian? It requires a selective approach that ignores the inconvenient bits. So, did Pete send out treatises to the thousands of BTBF members outlining what was going on? Division seems to have the upper hand these days as an acceptable way of ending any diversity that makes people feel challenged and uncomfortable, but I am glad to see that there are evangelical people out there who have another perspective that represents a longing for peace between brothers in Christ. We sat through some crazy teachings, but this was a Beloved Community. This church sounds wonderful. Series: Red Letter Questions Speaker: Steve Frissell 02.10.2019 I have never seen the natural complementing of men and women as something that places men in a position of authority over women, but rather as a gift of God enabling humankind to take part in His Creation by having been given a role in reproducing our humankind as a species. I have had several posts on his site not posted, which is fine, but I really was trying to get his take on issues such as medical or psychological that cause notable behavioral changes. It was a very sad episode, as the deacons spent many hours coming to our conclusion and many in the church never read our analysis. Pete demonstrates something that I believe that is lacking in todays hard line theologians and pastors. As she rose to speak, a number of young men turned their backs on her, showing their disdain for a women teacher., When I read this, I literally felt sick. Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in Carrollton has also used public church discipline. . He writes later on that tumult and conflict are the means God uses to establish His truth. My son disagrees with me about women being ministers or pastors. A traitor is one who hands over his Bible. It's M-I-L-G-R-A-M the Milgram experiment, but basically American researchers were trying to figure out after World War II, why so many in German society were willing to go along with the Nazis or go along with their leadership, do incalculably horrible things to people. Finally, my family once belonged to the Christ Baptist congregation. Theirs are failed arguments that have been dealt with for years. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. => Read More. manipulating people into believing comp-schmomp is on par with the likes of the Nicene creed, the Reformation, what it is to be protestant, evangelical and christian by a subtle shift in language. I will listen to it again another day. That takes courage, I think. I would probably go back to church if there was one like this down here in SW Florida! After a bit more discussion, the recommendation to the church was unanimous that the constitution should be permissive. I talked with baptists who were upset Jill Briscoe would even defend herself. I attended BTBF for about 7 years, ending in 2001 when I returned to my beloved North Carolina. He created marriage to bring us joy, so His instructions are well worth reading. I hope everyone has a nice Friday. The real question is *how* the sexes complement one another. 1 Timothy 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; I have never understood making the literal Word more important that the Spirit behind the Word. What happened Peter Briscoe? Thats simply not what its for. Whatever is going on at this church, I hope it is contagious. After a bit more discussion, the recommendation to the church was unanimous that the constitution should be permissive. I have had some very interesting discussions with older women who lived through this focus on comp Doctrine in the SBC early on. 1 Corinthians 11:3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God. On this point, I think Lig Duncan has well said: The denial of complementarianism undermines the churchs practical embrace of the authority of Scripture (thus eventually and inevitably harming the churchs witness to the Gospel). Let the soil dry out and then give it a thorough water. I did not know there was scholarly work already done on everything I was finding. Our consciences draw a line as to what we are permitted to do under any authority . Before that it was a focus on what is feminine. I really appreciate the Catholic tradition and have learned so much from it! The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. But Briscoe himself said that he has held egalitarian views at least 25 years. One. 1 Timothy 2:11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. This is heartbreaking and painful to watch. Our views are grounded in scripture, as complementarianism is not a valid reading of the Bible. Hope to hear from you in an email. If allowing women in the pulpit means LGBT in the pulpit, so be it. Wow. Woman may not teach or have authority over man because of the Creation Order of Genesis. And when the authority of Scripture is undermined, the gospel will not long be acknowledged. He could not fathom how aspiring pastors could be both so cruel toher. You know, it wasnt even all the conclusions she reached that really got to me but her intense scholarly approach for that day and time using snail mail across oceans to confer with other Scholars around the world. So glad he encouraged you and you have encouraged the rest of us. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson thinks he redeemed himself. Hi STEVEN, They talked to them like the young adults they are. @ Patti: @ Max: before God, we cannot disobey our God-given conscience, if an authority figure were to demand for us to do what is wrong. They were in the process of reconciling. If all sides are committed to the authority of scripture, then perhaps we have some common ground upon which to persuade one another. replacing your same-gender temptations with opposite-gender temptations) is a sign that sanctification is not ongoing in your life, and therefore youre not one of the elect so out you go with the left boot of (dis)fellowship. In terms of authority, the priests God will hold more responsible than those they teach. So please let me respond. I dont think I have that one mastered, but would like to learn. And really, how can the position that restricts 1/2 the human race even stand a chance against the welcome and the yes of mutuality, of equality, of dissolving the social construct of subjugation and raising up those subjugated by it? Bent Tree exists to be used by God as he transforms people into disciples of Jesus Christ, here and around the world. @ okrapod We see this in your comments. . The Word was made for men and women, not men and women for the Word. We are actually seeing that right now with the new focus on testosterone. Some 99 speakers submitted 5-minute videos on topics such as social justice issues, succession, PR nightmares, arrogant staff members, killing a church program, homosexuality, and pastoral obesity, among others. One always knew when Joanne was in the building since her passage through the building was marked by laughter and lots and lots of hugs. If we threw them out, how would they hear Gods Word and witness and experience Gods transforming love? Where Is Pete Briscoe Now Pete and his family find great joy in experiencing the Life of Christ every day. However, Ican assure you that there are a myriad of beliefs on secondary issueswithin thisdiverse congregation. But three cheers for Pete Briscoe and Bent Tree Church and others like them! but resorting to such slick, manipulative slimy sales tactics it seems they have no qualms about manipulating peoples thinking and minds. Everything from wonderful women teachers in Bible Study Fellowship, wearing a hat from the pulpit because the church where it was being held required a woman to have her head covered (Remember when the ladies wore hats to church and the Catholic women always carried a scarf in their purse). Furthermore, if the hermeneutical issues are as serious as I have indicated above, then it would be a matter of faithfulness for Christians to contend against such teaching. Which is part of why I am currently attending a much more liberal church than I would otherwise be inclined to attend. "If it's really as Jesus said by our love that people are going to know we are his followers how are they ever going to see the expression of Jesus king of love if we always sweep the difficult and the hard under the rug.". It is ending up somewhere that some people may not have wanted to go. Once a certain view of scriptures meaning and function have been adopted then what argument can be used to prevent using that same argument concerning other issues also? May the Lord protect you as you labor in this unusual part of the harvest field. But I still think their reasoning is flawed on many points. I really dont think these male headship men would want to marry a woman who is Catholic, as Catholic women are heavily into honoring their consciences in the manner of their living. Growing up in a ministry family, Pete watched and learned from his parents and witnessed the reach and power of Telling the Truth's media outreach. Our witness to the world is very much hurt by divisions in the church. As an Egalitarian who has been in complementarian churches for years, Ive been there. I just cant figure out why banning women isnt any less a sin than allowing people they dont approve of in the pulpit. Briscoe and the elders do not wish to do that. This was pretty much a fight in Christian academic circles which eventually brought us the Danvers statement and the made-up word complementarian. But the 12 Apostles Were All Male Guess who started to attend? People of my faith dont abrogate obeying their consciences when they are in a position where authority is present quite the opposite. Jill Briscoe is one of my favorite Bible teachers. *Sigh* I liked the comeback to this argument Jesus disciples were Jewish, therefore your church leadership must be Jewish. Read this: https://www.dennyburk.com/seven-reasons-why-you-shouldnt-read-1-timothy-61-2-as-an-endorsement-of-slavery/. 1:21; 1 Cor. The Oh they are not believers meme just does not cut it, that is basically what I saw in this book. As for the issue of humility-this is one guy who gets it. We also have in my Church a special name for the woman who was sent to announce the Resurrection to the Apostles: Mary Magdalene is known in my Church as the Apostle to the Apostles. Pete is not a celebrity seeking, "I'm friends withso and so," kind of pastor. And, if I might add, everyone had a little spring in their step because all was well. Thank you. If these concerns are valid (and I believe they are), then the issue would definitely be one worth dividing over. I recall you mentioning this church before in such a positive light. Ask Reichsminister Speer about arranging the mind to see nothing wrong when youre personally benefiting from the System. I cant pull you over for speeding, but a cop can. It seems that both of you are unable to accept that it is legitimate for any evangelical, who is totally committed to the Bible, to study it at length, and arrive at an egalitarian conclusion. In the ensuing years, I was involved in watching another church handle a conflict in such a poor manner that I felt I had entered the Twilight Zone. We knew then that Pete was different and decided to attend the church on the spot. At Northridge, Powell discovered that the wife of the chairman of their elder board was having a sexual affair with a pastoral staff member who had been in a position of influence for 15 years. Each time I talked with her, I felt like I needed to go to a seminary library and start reading. Our consciences draw a line as to what we are permitted to do under any authority . Ask C.S. I heard wonderful things about you back then. To be honest, the description of complementarian in the conservative evangelical world is not at all recognizable to me . Just my take on it. 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