I have just received the latest copy of the Portland Church Bulletin. The only article contains details of an upsetting nature. You can read the article on here.

In case the article disappears after MOAC 2005, it has been transcribed here:

Sadly, I feel compelled to report that Thomas McKean, evangelist of the Portland International Church of Christ, has called out a remnant of ‘sold-out’ disciples in the former ICoC congregations. He acknowledges that this will cause short-term division, but appeals to 1 Corinthians 11:19 to say that these divisions are necessary. He has accused some churches of preaching “a different gospel” and believes that his churches will demonstrate God’s approval.

Considering the discussions on unity that were to take place at MOAC 2005, it looks like there is little to no chance for reconciliation. In light of that, I want to say something to certain leaders that I very rarely say:

I told you so.

I told everyone that would listen that this was too little, too late. I said in 2003 that something needs to be done. Remember me in Chicago? The first question asked to Gordon at the conference? I said, “What are we going to do about Kip?” It is on tape.

So now, I am part of a church that will be going through a very ugly and probably very public split. It probably will not be in my backyard for a year or two, but it is coming. And it makes me very sad.

I may not be around tomorrow, I need to go pray.