July 5, 2014 – JD responds to GFA’s Initial Response Letter

JD suggests setting up a meeting to address the 5 issues.

“Are you open to setting up a meeting in the near future, between you and those who signed the letter, and mediated by a mutually agreed-upon pastor or elder?”

Response to your letter-corrected

JD Smith <xxxxxx> Sat, Jul 5, 2014 at 10:14 PM
To: [Leader David], kp@gfa.org

Dear Brothers,

Thank you for contacting me to ask how we can move forward to resolve this.
Are you open to setting up a meeting in the near future, between you and those who signed the letter, and mediated by a mutually agreed-upon pastor or elder? That would be, in our opinion, the appropriate setting in which to discuss the issues at hand.
We feel it’s important and appropriate that the group of us talk all together, not separately, as our concerns are mutual and were brought forth as a group. We definitely would need to have Brother K.P. there, as well as any other GFA leaders or board members you deem appropriate. We could even bring some parties in by phone if needed.
Also, please let me know if the response letter you sent is your final response to the letter, or if we should expect another one. Either way, despite the significant differences we have in viewpoint, we all greatly appreciate your willingness to respond and to try to reconcile these things. We love you and pray for you as brothers in the Lord, and we pray that God is honored by our actions and the outcome of this.
In His Love,
JD