These last few weeks have been very challenging. After being a minister in the International Christian Church for over 11 years we decided to step down from our position and step away from the organization. We were in good standing in the church at the time I resigned, leading the Columbus ICC, President of the International College of Christian Ministry in Columbus, and overseeing ICCM for the entire Northern Federation World Sector. It was one of the hardest decisions to make, as I was faced with my love for people to stay, or my love for Christ to leave due to doctrinal differences. With this decision to resign on December 14th, we placed the congregational Shepherds in charge of the church. We encouraged everyone to stay and focus on Christ, and even prepared the church calendar for 2023. Sadly, without any warning or contact, we were unbiblically marked and the next day it was read to everyone, two days before Christmas. Since this decision by leadership, we are now speaking up. Our hope is you will draw close to Christ, inside the ICC or outside. There are many amazing Christians in both places!
Taking a stand for what you believe and can defend is an important part of following Jesus, The Christ. Being HIS disciple calls for firm resolve. Peter told us to be prepared in season and out to defend our faith accordingly.
I can definitely appreciate your position and I do know the difficulties standing up can lead to.
Coltin, It is tough when a preacher goes through this because unlike loosing a job it’s loosing a community that your children are so entwined in. It’s a tough loss for which I am praying for your family and for those close to you in the ICC. It’s Like trying to pull two pieces of paper apart that are glued together- no matter how gently you try damage is always left. When it comes to disfellowship I have two quotes. “Be careful when it comes to drawing lines of fellowship because you might be on the wrong side”. Second – “Never disfellowship anyone that Jesus wouldn’t disfellowship”. Obviously I don’t know all sides of the story but I do appreciate you having the guts to take a stand on your convictions in spite of the personal cost. Hang in there. I look forward to your future posts.
No worries, glad to help! Please think of the gift as a “cup of water given in Jesus’ name” (Mark 9:41). Not sure if you’ll ever consider me a brother in Christ (I am a Reformed Baptist after all), but I hope you will one day. It really looks like you need a level of support until Coltin finds employment again. Praying for you!
God bless you Coltin and Mandee, healing might take time, reading the bible shows us people get persecuted for preaching the truth, I agree no-one should feel they have to give rather than want to give. 2 Corth 9v7 is there for a reason bro 🙂
Thank you for sharing. It is folks like you that stepped out in faith to even start the previous movements. Anything build not with God’s hands will crumble. I am praying for you guys and for your 3 precious girls.
I’m so encouraged by your courage to leave! I wish more people would speak up! God WILL expose everything done in secret/in the dark. It’s just a matter of time. I pray that many will be impacted in a positive way by your decision. Although you encouraged people to stay and focus on Christ, don’t be surprised if they leave also. I will be praying that God takes the plaster off people eyes so they can see the truth, and have the courage to uphold God’s WORD!
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Taking a stand for what you believe and can defend is an important part of following Jesus, The Christ. Being HIS disciple calls for firm resolve. Peter told us to be prepared in season and out to defend our faith accordingly.
I can definitely appreciate your position and I do know the difficulties standing up can lead to.
Coltin, It is tough when a preacher goes through this because unlike loosing a job it’s loosing a community that your children are so entwined in. It’s a tough loss for which I am praying for your family and for those close to you in the ICC. It’s Like trying to pull two pieces of paper apart that are glued together- no matter how gently you try damage is always left. When it comes to disfellowship I have two quotes. “Be careful when it comes to drawing lines of fellowship because you might be on the wrong side”. Second – “Never disfellowship anyone that Jesus wouldn’t disfellowship”. Obviously I don’t know all sides of the story but I do appreciate you having the guts to take a stand on your convictions in spite of the personal cost. Hang in there. I look forward to your future posts.
Hey Coltin and Mandee, I wonder if you could also provide a PayPal ID for people who want to support you guys but don’t have Cash App.
Thank you so much. https://paypal.me/ColtinRohn?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
No worries, glad to help! Please think of the gift as a “cup of water given in Jesus’ name” (Mark 9:41). Not sure if you’ll ever consider me a brother in Christ (I am a Reformed Baptist after all), but I hope you will one day. It really looks like you need a level of support until Coltin finds employment again. Praying for you!
God bless you Coltin and Mandee, healing might take time, reading the bible shows us people get persecuted for preaching the truth, I agree no-one should feel they have to give rather than want to give. 2 Corth 9v7 is there for a reason bro 🙂
Thank you for sharing. It is folks like you that stepped out in faith to even start the previous movements. Anything build not with God’s hands will crumble. I am praying for you guys and for your 3 precious girls.
Thank you for sharing this, I’m looking forward to the next one
I’m so encouraged by your courage to leave! I wish more people would speak up! God WILL expose everything done in secret/in the dark. It’s just a matter of time. I pray that many will be impacted in a positive way by your decision. Although you encouraged people to stay and focus on Christ, don’t be surprised if they leave also. I will be praying that God takes the plaster off people eyes so they can see the truth, and have the courage to uphold God’s WORD!