Doctrinal issues are never decided by congregation or committee. They are defined and articulated by the pastor. If the congregation does not have confidence in the pastor at this point, they should call a new pastor in whom they have such confidence. But doctrinal stance by committee is not an option. Sometimes it takes courage. Sometimes it will cost. Sometimes you will lose members. But the people will support you. The obvious questions then are: Which decisions should a pastor make? Which should