[Correction: Some versions of the SDA General Conference Working Policy are available for download on private websites, but it is not available on the official GC website.]
This Sermon “The Naked Emperor” by Conrad Vine was preached on Sabbath—the 28th of January—at the North Naples SDA Church in Florida.
A letter by Vine and others was sent to GC leadership on Monday, 30th of January with a request to meet and prayerfully negotiate a way forward that sets aside the October 2021 Reaffirmation Statement without incurring liability for the GC, thus following the teachings of Jesus Christ in Matthew 18:15-20.
The GC responded to Conrad Vine on Monday, February 13th that the matter was closed and no discussion would occur. Here is Conrad Vine’s sermon:
Transparency
Gerry Wagoner sent a letter to the GC on December 12. The letter was kind, recounted Fulcrum7’s long history of support for elder Wilson and asked two questions of him. An off-the record conversation was offered. The GC responded that they do not interact with independent publications.
Wagoner responded that stiff-arm policies are not helpful; they create stiff relationships. They do not work in marriage or family relationships, and certainly not the family of God (Matthew 18:16). We tried. Our conscience is clear.
2021/2022 General Conference Policy Link
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“But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. “Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant” (Matthew 20:25).