re membership levels, newbies, internediate, etc.
I'm a bit confused as to exactly how the levels work. According to dr Wiliams its newbie from 1-25 and intermediate thereafter, yet a lot of members have different categories, e.g. I saw one with 50+ posts being a newbie, somebody else with 28 being intermediate etc. thanks for clearing/correcting that God bless you
I must confess, this confusion is probably my fault. Over time, these levels have changed, and I have probably overlooked some of the places they've been referenced.
To set the record straight, the levels (as of 02/27/2009) are as follows:
| Newbie | 0 - 50 |
| Intermediate Member | 51 - 100 |
| Junior Member | 101 - 175 |
| Full Member | 176 - 275 |
| Senior Member | 276 + |
As soon as I get some time, I will get this straightened out.
Roy
Forum Administrator
In addition, the software came with it set up with categories, which does not mean that one is better than the other, but maybe more experienced perhaps by the number of posts.
The qualification for the certification students are that it takes a minimum of 50 posts. What we are looking for is not just the questions and answers and making posts, but how you will deal with others and to what extent your love is for others when they come here for whatever they come here for.
It is and should be about seeking God for one another and then walking with each other out of love for God and each other which is how we show our love for God.
Anyone can make 50 posts, but that is not the point. What happens is that when a person is licensed by ODB as a minister, they represent God and ODB and we want to know how you will deal with people. This forum is a practicum or practice. It is a rather safe place where you can practice what you will or are preaching and then ask questions of how to do better at what you are preaching.
We are all to lead not just by preaching, but by example. That means if you love others and you are teaching others God's ways it will probably be teaching others out of love and teaching others to love. The other direction is fire and brimstone concept of leadership and I have to admit fear works and works well but gets old after a while and the problems actually get worse and not better.
Love is the answer and we want to see how much or to what extent the students will love others. Do we put others and their needs before our own or after. I am not talking about your personal families. I am talking about those that God sends you. Will you care for them as you care for your personal families or are the separate and if so why and should they be?
In fact if you really understand what is being said here. You would want to bring people into the forum, because between you and the others we can petition God for answers, because once again if we move in love and unity, the body of Christ has all power and authority in heaven and earth. This is what Jesus died for. That is the power of the empty tomb and we if we really get it, will bring people in so they can witness the power of God. That will change peoples lives.
