Watchdoggie Blogger, Mike Corley, recently wrote a post entitles Why I Have Left the SBC.  His reasons listed were everything from embracing Arminianism, accepting Purpose Driven churches into their fold and the growth of women in “ministry leadership.”  While I could not find a single disagreement that I actually agreed with, I have tremendous respect for Corley.  You see, he actually had the backbone to leave an organization that he disagrees with.

There is this guy that I went to college with who constantly complained about the Christian institution of higher learning.  He even went as far as starting an anonymous monthly newsletter that talked about everything wrong with the school.  Campus Life, Residence Life, Campus Ministries, the food… you name it, he hated it.  So one day I sat down with him and asked him one question.  Why on earth would he spend over 20,000 dollars a year to an institution he didn’t agree with?  His answer – He knew that the school’s reputation would give him some credibility in the future.

Sometimes I wonder why men like Ken Silva remain within the camp of the SBC when they say things like the SBC is filling up with dead churches and that the SBC stands for slowly becoming catholic.  Is it because the community actually validates who they are?  Maybe if they left, they would simply be self-proclaimed pastor/teachers.  And maybe they are really just apathetic to the situation.

Don’t get me wrong, I see tons of flaws with the SBC (ironically they are almost the exact opposite of Mike Corley’s).  However, I hope to be a part of the solution, or get off the ship.  Some might think that writing hateful blogs or open letters ranting to the president is helpful.  But let’s be real.  That’s not affecting any change, but is adding to the problem.  It’s not fair to the institution or yourself when you just stick around and scream in inconsiderate ways about the issues.  Maybe it’s time time get off the ship or affect some positive change.