It is, of course, a huge logical fallacy to believe that critics of the plan are cheering for failure or mean-spirited or hopeful for denominational demise. WormTape: “Chuck, you have a real problem brewing. It seems that most of your supporters are privately losing confidence—or the will to face a public repudiation—and are beginning to... Continue Reading

“I’d rather the church not pass anything at all than these emasculated options sent thus far. They simply don’t do much to help.” Suzanna: “Hey, girlfriend. S’up? I bet you’re looking forward to this year’s Family Reunion Gathering. I can’t wait to decorate some more flip-flops in one of those seminars. And, my, the overtures... Continue Reading

“Is it true as the StratPlan claims on page one that the PCA has assigned radical overhaul planning to the Cooperative Ministries Committee (CMC)? And that Rules of Assembly Operations 7-3 mandated this? Pauly D: “Is it true as the StratPlan claims on page one that the PCA has assigned radical overhaul planning to the... Continue Reading

The following conversation took place on a lovely spring day outside of the offices of a certain church board. These comments were later posted on various Facebook pages. Hard to believe?? Just wait. Following the April release by the AdminComm, this earlier find seems more factual than some imagined. Lisa: “Wow! I’ve been here 18... Continue Reading

WormTape #4 Diane: “OK, below are the talking points that you requested me to email to you from the AC. Please feel free to pass these (and only these) on to any supporters and pro-Agency people. The Planners believe that these should be heard exactly as they have written them. This document uses the terms... Continue Reading

WormTape #3 Jan: “Dr. Wormtape has arrived on Skype. Dr. Temple, he wants to speak to us.” Dr. Temple: “What’s the topic for today’s instruction? I forget.” Jan: “Special Pleading 101. I’m putting him through now.” WormTape: “OK, my little monsters, today’s briefing is to prepare you for your presentation to the annual shareholders’ meeting.... Continue Reading

Balaam’s: “Chief, Chief, have you heard about the uprising? Several underling leaders are going crazy? They’re writing about our plans, they’re speaking out, they’re advocating not going along, they do not trust the Grand Plan, the sky is falling, the sky is falling, the . . .” N. Tom Wrong: “Hold on there, little guy;... Continue Reading