Glad to see that it appears you’ve gone GMC. My church disaffiliated and is currently independent, but will begin the affiliation discernment process next year.
Even though I have been attacked for my stance on FR, I totally agree with the last sentence in the first paragraph.
It is very difficult for clergy to disaffiliate.
https://freerepublic.com/focus/religion/4234949/posts?page=34#34