tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post115094412294076780..comments2023-10-30T02:09:57.503-07:00Comments on Connectivity: Charlie Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09298868348780104962noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-43196084500632338072009-09-29T09:36:42.570-07:002009-09-29T09:36:42.570-07:00You are truly a blessing to us at First Baptist Br...You are truly a blessing to us at First Baptist Brownwood and especailly to me. I wish you could stay forever. After reading some things about you, I believe God has a bigger plan for you. Maybe you have already determined what path God wishes you to follow. May God bless you and lead you.<br />You cannot emagine how much I agree with your view of most everything. Of course since you agree with my views, you have to be correct. GeraldineGeraldinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-3400892853790828972007-02-16T17:13:00.000-08:002007-02-16T17:13:00.000-08:00Hi Charlie,I know that I'm reaching back in time r...Hi Charlie,<BR/>I know that I'm reaching back in time reading last June's blog during February, but I felt drawn to come and read your early postings.<BR/><BR/>There are many posts for this particular blog entry. You and I both know that some are positive and uplifting and some are just downright disgusting. Hasn't the church at large always been this way? There are people on both sides of the street. Some throw stones and some grab you and hug the love right out of you.<BR/><BR/>Words are powerful Charlie. They move and shake us; often to the very core of our being. But words can bring not just pain and anguish, they can bring healing and wholeness.<BR/><BR/>I wasn't in Texas and didn't meet you until last fall in Atlanta. It was a blessed day when you came into my life. Thank you for who you are and all you have taught me during the past months. I consider you a gift from God. Your words to me and the others in our small community of learning are as a tree of life green and in full bloom and bearing its fruit in its season.<BR/><BR/>Peace to you my brother. Peace to your lovely wife Jana whom I have never met but only heard about. The Peace of Christ be upon you.<BR/><BR/>Your Brother and fellow pilgrim.<BR/>Keith VaughnKeith Vaughnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10046385703795795993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1164578797080533812006-11-26T14:06:00.000-08:002006-11-26T14:06:00.000-08:00I appreciate the comments by Dr. Randi Fass. I am ...I appreciate the comments by Dr. Randi Fass. I am not a member nor have I ever been a member so I truly have no legitimate perspective except my parents were members for many years. There was a time at FBC SA almost 20 years ago when the anger and visciousness was much like what I have read today. I can assure you that the pain and damage is still felt and known by some. From where does this hatred come? Where is Christ's love? How can Christians seemingly hate each other to the point of destruction? Why? Why? God help us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1159997947079598862006-10-04T14:39:00.000-07:002006-10-04T14:39:00.000-07:00How heartbreaking to read additional comments lace...How heartbreaking to read additional comments laced with venom in the aftermath of Charlie and Jana having left TBC. I've been a member there for over 30 years, moving in and out of town with the military. I've watched some wonderful changes and seen the need for even more. I love the family there so much, and have been the recipient of much love and support over the years. I find it incomprehensible that - even if it were all true - forgiveness does not come naturally from some people. Why carry the burden of bitterness and hatred? Personally, I loved Buckner and Martha, but was happy when Charlie and Jana came in behind them. The sort of backbiting seen here, and experienced there, has no place in the Christian walk. Charlie: much love and healing to you both. TBC family: show this city what you are really made of. Love thy neighbor, friends. Love thy neighbor.Dr Randi Fasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744983884555201105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1158339512747647342006-09-15T09:58:00.000-07:002006-09-15T09:58:00.000-07:00FYI - my post only says "anonymous" because I am n...FYI - my post only says "anonymous" because I am not a member of Blogger... I'll identify myself below my comment.<BR/><BR/>I am deeply saddened and disturbed by those who would follow a former pastor onto his blog and then take potshots and jabs, seeking to harm him further. What good will that do? You who are doing this give the church a black eye by what you are doing and saying. Charlie clearly is damaged by what happened - why seek to damage him further? I know it takes two to tango (so to speak), but it's over now. What seems most Christ-honoring to me is to now let all discourse be sprinkled with love and grace and honor. My guess is that Charlie wants to use this blog to heal and learn, not to rehash and rehash and rehash what happened - let alone hear from the anonymous hate-spewers... <BR/><BR/>Charlie - Godspeed, my friend...<BR/><BR/>GavinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155990468837555762006-08-19T05:27:00.000-07:002006-08-19T05:27:00.000-07:00Thanks. I was referring to the grace of God, not t...Thanks. I was referring to the grace of God, not the Grace who said hello.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155951283929932972006-08-18T18:34:00.000-07:002006-08-18T18:34:00.000-07:00sorry,i didnt mean it rudely i was just thinking o...sorry,i didnt mean it rudely i was just thinking of grace.i dont even know her and felt the urge to protect her. blog on brotherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155949832783679042006-08-18T18:10:00.000-07:002006-08-18T18:10:00.000-07:00No one special, just someone who is interested in ...No one special, just someone who is interested in the viewpoints of others. This is a particularly vulnerable area for me, so the anonymity helps me to more easily expose my weakness. The description of the blog at the top of the page says it is about the intersection of faith and real living. I think my question fits within the scope of this blog and might be helpful to others as well. I don't need to know who is giving input to appreciate it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155941782232934892006-08-18T15:56:00.000-07:002006-08-18T15:56:00.000-07:00who wants to know?who wants to know?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155908002026488072006-08-18T06:33:00.000-07:002006-08-18T06:33:00.000-07:00I would like to read some thoughts on Grace. Anyon...I would like to read some thoughts on Grace. Anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155697275008625672006-08-15T20:01:00.000-07:002006-08-15T20:01:00.000-07:00Charlie: WHERE ARE YOU?Charlie: WHERE ARE YOU?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155690461235011322006-08-15T18:07:00.000-07:002006-08-15T18:07:00.000-07:00Huh?Huh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155664803498490982006-08-15T11:00:00.000-07:002006-08-15T11:00:00.000-07:00Grace says hello.Grace says hello.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155560000401487732006-08-14T05:53:00.000-07:002006-08-14T05:53:00.000-07:00yes charlie brought many good changes to TBC chang...yes charlie brought many good changes to TBC changes that needed to be made and I hope that it wil continue on as the Lord did not intend for us to seperate ourselves from one another because of color social statics or whatever else may be out there.we are trying to come together as one family in Christ with love and concern for one another and those of us that belive in this will continue to carry on as charles wanted us to be becuae that is alos what our Father wants from us yes we forget sometimes that he is our father everyone can say that God is his faather so that makes us sisters and brothers in him.I miss Charlie very much and I do pray for him and most of all I thank God that he allowed us to have him for the short time which we did.God is an awesome God and he take s care of his children need one say more no, God will find a way we will just enjoy the ride and wait for him so far he has brought us such wonderful speakers which only shows us that he cares so much for us and he is with us always, that is his promise.Amen!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155396940368493222006-08-12T08:35:00.000-07:002006-08-12T08:35:00.000-07:00Charles needs our prayers for some deeply personal...Charles needs our prayers for some deeply personal problems. He is an excellent preacher in the pulpit on Sundays. Enabling him will not help him with his problems but prayer will. Not everyone is vindictive. Tough love means you really care as a friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155225560756690692006-08-10T08:59:00.000-07:002006-08-10T08:59:00.000-07:00I have been a member since Brother Mac was the fir...I have been a member since Brother Mac was the first Pastor. Could some of you please explain to me how Pastor Charlie "tore down the base"? Please give specifics, not all these general statements that mean nothing to me. I learned more in the 5 years Pastor Charlie was there, than all the other years since Trinity opened it's doors. Hey how about Buckner's 52 sermons on the prodical son?? Didn't any of you LISTEN to his sermons?? What knowledge I learned!! What personal stories he shared with us! From what I am hearing, it's Trinity's loss, and Charlie's gain. I have no idea where these vindictive remarks are comming from. What a shame for Trinity!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155182134072763972006-08-09T20:55:00.000-07:002006-08-09T20:55:00.000-07:00I'm not sure...what is a "sabbitical?" I would su...I'm not sure...what is a "sabbitical?" I would suggest that if you're going to attempt to use such 'big words' that you might give Webster's a try before you start popping off again. Also, define a long tenure...40 years + is about 25 years or more past time to go...and the horrible culture, habits, silos and cliques that it leaves behind makes a revamping of every part of its being necessary and healthy. Remember, the church exists to further the mission of Christ..not Buckner's or Charlie's. I have a questions....Does God drive a pick-up truck....or a Lexus (or own his own school)? Perhaps we should ask Buckner. Spin that chief...<BR/><BR/>---a disgusted TBC member ready to get on with life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155173145184943682006-08-09T18:25:00.000-07:002006-08-09T18:25:00.000-07:00What's with this "sabbitical" business? I thought...What's with this "sabbitical" business? I thought that ws something granted a minister after long tenure!<BR/>Isn't this just a way to "spin" what has really happened?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155090624655504982006-08-08T19:30:00.000-07:002006-08-08T19:30:00.000-07:00to the guy thats hung up on humphey bogart,while w...to the guy thats hung up on humphey bogart,while watching the movie at any point did you ever feel any compassion for the lt.commander who took on a huge responsibility ,but fell under it's weightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155088590838922502006-08-08T18:56:00.000-07:002006-08-08T18:56:00.000-07:00If that happened it would be just you and Lt. Comm...If that happened it would be just you and Lt. Commander Queeg and Miller Lite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155087113075461852006-08-08T18:31:00.000-07:002006-08-08T18:31:00.000-07:00This is just absurd. Clearly, the people who rant...This is just absurd. Clearly, the people who ranted and flailed at CFJ while he was in S.A. are not going to stop now that he's left--they've merely moved to "anonymousville." The dysfunctional group dynamic is mind-boggling!<BR/> If I were CFJ, I'd shut this bad boy down and open up a web forum for diverse discussion on things political, social, and theological, with people who's insight and conversability I could at least respect, if not enjoy--by invitation only.<BR/> Welcome to Atlanta! Time to shake the "anonymousville" dust from the bottom of your shoes and move on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155065934721827332006-08-08T12:38:00.000-07:002006-08-08T12:38:00.000-07:00I am not a member. Just giving an opinion like you...I am not a member. Just giving an opinion like you. No need to be so defensive. Relax.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155063127917578522006-08-08T11:52:00.000-07:002006-08-08T11:52:00.000-07:00To my fellow TBC members who are spewing hatred an...To my fellow TBC members who are spewing hatred and venom at Charlie...<BR/><BR/>You do not speak for me, nor are you representing our church well.<BR/><BR/>Forgive and seek forgiveness.<BR/><BR/>Your brother in Christ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155005008184699262006-08-07T19:43:00.000-07:002006-08-07T19:43:00.000-07:00CFJ- Lets be honest. Your tenure at Trinity Baptis...CFJ- Lets be honest. Your tenure at Trinity Baptist was a failure. Because of you TBC became Charlie centered church versus a Christ centered church because of your ego.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29859296.post-1155003516746153522006-08-07T19:18:00.000-07:002006-08-07T19:18:00.000-07:00Charlie, it seems as if you were determined to bui...Charlie, it seems as if you were determined to build and mold Trinity Baptist in “your own image” as fast as possible. It seems like it didn’t matter if you had to tear down and destroy the church first in order to rebuild it. You said, in your own words to the San Antonio Express News in February 2005, “The deconstruction is over and the reconstruction can now begin,". <BR/><BR/>I liken it to a marine recruit in boot camp who is torn down and then gets developed into the image of the Marine Corp. The problem is the church did experience “deconstruction” but there was no "reconstruction" nor was there any hope of it being reconstructed. <BR/><BR/>You needed to keep the base (long time members) of the church while expanding the demographic differences of the congregation. You essentially tore down the base and it was never rebuilt nor did it even have a chance of being rebuilt.<BR/><BR/>To blame Buckner Fanning (“It is an axiom of church life that ministers of such lifelong tenures simply do not let go of their pastoral position and platform”) for your failings is the most pathetic thing I’ve read on your blog site. The fault lies with you PERIOD. By the way, have you ever seen “The Caine Mutiny”? You remind me so much of Lt. Cmdr Queeg (Humphry Bogart).<BR/><BR/>This comment comes from someone who has been looking “from the outside – in” without any “ax to grind” because of any personal experience.<BR/><BR/>Gerald R. 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