Tomatoe--I know this is the week-end but I hope you can help me with more questions. This merger is interesting news to many people. Some are saying this is happening because Pastor Batchelor is to take over 3abn because of Danny's sins. They are saying Pastor B. will take over 3abn. We know you said this is not the case but that each will have their separate duties and titles.
Some are saying Pastor B. is trying to "hide" Danny's supposed sins.
I think these people are not understanding the real reasons for the merger. I know you've said it before but I guess my question is this: Is Doug taking over 3abn to hide Danny's supposed sins?
What people do not seem to be comprehending here is this merge is so much bigger than Danny or Doug. There are lots of people involved in this. Well respected people and leaders of the church. Doug has several conference people on his board and that are involved with AF. Danny has members of ASI and the conference on his and also plenty more that associate with 3abn. How people think that 2 people could make this decision of a "cover up" and then make it happen is beyond me.
1. AF is a very succesful ministry in it's own right, why get involved with 3abn if the internet allegations are true?
2. Doug could not make this move without his board's approval. In order to get that approval he had to present them with the reasons and advantages for this merger. Covering Danny's sins was not one of those reasons that he brought to the table.
3. Why should AF or Doug cover Danny's sins if they were, indeed, true?
4. Why would AF and Doug want to take on anymore responsiblities than they already have with the sacramento church and AF?
5. Why would Danny for any circumstances, just hand over the biggest media tool the denomination has ever known. Not to mention the 23 years it took him to build it.
6. Contrary to rumors, 3abn is not in debt and have several million more in assets than AF. So again, the rumors that 3abn needs AF to bail them out of financial problems are totally false.
Now the truth of the merger. Simple. 2 great ministries together are stronger and can do more to evangelize the world than each on his own. Putting the AF people with their evangelistic expertise with the 3abn people and their media expertise is a win win combination. It combines ideas, boards and financial support to make more happen with less by working together. Each bring their talents and means to the table. Each have their areas of expertise and knowledge. By merging your double even triple your ideas of bringing the 3 angels message to the world.
Why is AF willing to do this with all the allegations being spread? Because they know they are not true. Doug has worked too closely with 3abn and Danny through through the years, to know what is truth and what is not. AF knows they are unfounded and are therefore, willing to join hands together in one of the strongest moves and unions in the church's history.
Danny has offered the title of presidency to Doug while maintaining CEO/Founder title and remaining in control at 3abn while Doug remains in control of AF. This merge isn't about day to day operations at either ministry. Nor is it about a take over or Danny stepping aside. Quite the opposite. Both men and ministries are about being even more involved in preaching, teaching, seminars, and raising funds to keep up with all the latest technology so the gospel can be spread to more and more remote areas.
Notice I said Danny has offered the title of Presidency. That remains to be seen until the merged board is formed and titles are voted on. Some things have been worked out, many decisions are still to be made, but, know this: Both ministries will continue under their present leadership with day to day operations remaining the same.