At my mega church in Memphis, which I no longer attend, the pastor will not even meet with anyone that questions the program.
yup standard MO. Happened to me too
http://www.purposedrivel.com/2007/06/our-story-how-we-were-purpose-driven.html
although mine would meet with people and try to pacify them, then give them the cold shoulder and phase them out - then not allow them to serve again even if willing. Not even if you question PD, if you question anything he was teaching.
(e.g. his legalistic teachings on tithing which amounted to what the Word Faith taught, even though he was ‘firmly’ against Word Faith.)
That continual marginalizing and stratifiying of the believers, with the yes-men being given place of prominence and promoted, and the “it’s all about ME and MY VISION and MY IDEAS” coming from the pastor which I reacted to. Plus his flippant attitude about those who had come to him with concerns. Didn’t care that people had said it had broken up churches... shrugged that off. “no one has been able to show me it’s not biblical.”
I was actually accused (behind my back) of wanting truth at all costs.
Well... doh!!
here ya go - baptist church
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080329/NEWS01/803290446/1008/NEWS01
Highland Baptist Church, 1101 Cherokee Road, will begin an eight-week study of Brian McLaren’s book “Everything Must Change” at 5 p.m. tomorrow. Studies will be two hours each week through May 18, including a meal. Books are available for purchase at the church for $20. Information: 451-3735