Posted by Gedanken [Gedanken] on November 17, 1999 at 17:37:45 {xx2d.1sWpQHdgEG/iekYGxDfYXLgH2}:
In Reply to: *****AP and AF posted by Friend on November 17, 1999 at 17:13:05:
Friend,
I think that by "stepping down" Greg meant that he would effectively decline (by his actions) reappointment in the congregation. You are absolutely correct that one cannot step down from a position that one does not hold. But, when an elder or MS transfers between congregations many tend to assume that they are elders and MSs in transit. In reality they are not. I think Greg just honestly didn't think about what he was saying and intended no dishonesty by it. Goodness only knows why he didn't answer your legitimate questions about it though.
Gedanken