My old friend was at the Valley Walk from 1977-1983. He also became an elder, check-writing responsibilities and all.
What I have just now understood is how little he knew of Stevens personally. He didn't "know the man personally". Didn't know of his extensive book collection on the Occult, etc. Then I understood that the church had its own pastors so I'm assuming Stevens was the Apostle, and spoke at individual churches only now and then? Though conducting his leadership this way via/through pastors and elders?
Is this a fair assessment ?
What I have just now understood is how little he knew of Stevens personally. He didn't "know the man personally". Didn't know of his extensive book collection on the Occult, etc. Then I understood that the church had its own pastors so I'm assuming Stevens was the Apostle, and spoke at individual churches only now and then? Though conducting his leadership this way via/through pastors and elders?
Is this a fair assessment ?