tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33609520.post4441332183384952297..comments2009-06-02T07:55:46.074-07:00Experto Creedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12055420815604243094noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33609520.post-37748545422216636202009-06-02T06:54:09.685-07:002009-06-02T06:54:09.685-07:00Hey...just ran across your blog and found it interesting. I was an ordained minister with the UPC for several years and have literally preached in hundreds of apostolic oneness churches. Of course, I was never a die hard when it came to their theology or standards. I was saved in prison so I had a good relationship with the Lord before finding out about the UPC. I can appreciate what you are doing, but I felt this particular post was presented in a biased way.<br />The entire Pentecostal movement is noted for its style of uplifting music, this is not only a UPC trait. This is not a bad trait. Hype is the extreme and needs to be addressed, but to attack exuberance is pushing the issue. The UPC has its issues that need to be dealt with like any other "earthly" organization, but its style of music is the least of its worries.<br />The truth is Pentecostal or as the denominational people like to say "contemporary" music has impacted virtually every church in America. When people started leaving mainline churches by the drove, they figured they needed to change their music to minister to the crowd. We must not forget that studies show the only consistently growing churches, especially in America is those "pentecostals".<br />I am all for you addressing the real issues associated with the UPC, but I feel you miss it when you choose music.<br />Have a great day!jcshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15673388284454127752noreply@blogger.com