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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=200 BGCOLOR="#003399" TEXT="#080000" background="040c8c00erkjxk.jpg"> <div> <B><U>Timothy King</U></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0033" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>is an elder and teacher for Restoration Ministries.  He lives in Grand Junction with his wife, Debbie, and their three daughters, Hannah, Sarah and Bekah.</B></div> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Restoration Ministries</B> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial" >  | </FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#00FFFF" FACE="Arial" >    <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Restoration Ministries"><U>home</U></A></FONT></div> <div>                                                   </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="12c1c900.jpg" border=0 width="540" height="144" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>by Timothy King</B></div> <div> <B>__________________________________</B></div> <bR> <div> Did you ever feel like you're just where you need to be, but you have no clue as to what you're supposed to do there?  Ever since I resigned from the Southern Baptist Church I had pastored for over ten years, and set out in independence from any denomination, I've felt like that.  Actually, we're not only out of the denominational scene, we've been adrift from any institutional structure.   I say "institutional," because we still maintain some structure; but for the most part, we're doing "church" in a brand new (for us) way and it's a real learning experience!</div> <bR> <div> I'm sure many are reading this with a wry grin because you've been there, done that, got the merit badge.  If so, your feedback on my ramblings would be welcomed.  I'm writing, not just for my sake and the sake of the flock here in Grand Junction, Colorado, but I'm writing for those who may have a longing to depart from the pythonesque constrictions that accompany spiritual life in the institution.  If you've been on the Frontier for any period of time, your company and insights are welcome.  If you haven't, I pray these musings will stir you to visit -- and maybe stay with -- the Frontier Church.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>_______________________________________________</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id190.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Frontier Fear"><U><B>Fear and Trembling on the Frontier</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id195.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Frontier Heretics"><U><B>Calling All Heretics!</B></U></A></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>