David Hulme's 'Vision'
John Meakin, UK minister and writer for the Church of God, an International Community (COGIC), resigned in September 2008, following undisclosed
'differences of opinion' with its president, David Hulme.
John Meakin then joined the Living Church of God, and soon the number of congregations in the UK increased from 7 to 15, prompting Douglas Winnail, Director of Church Administration, to declare in May 2009,
"It is certainly encouraging to see the Church growth in that area of the world—especially in light of social trends that seem to be moving in an increasingly secular and anti-Christian direction."
All these new congregations are, however, in areas where COGIC has congregations, and most of the new members are those who have followed John Meakin from COGIC.
Some indication of the unhappiness of John Meakin and ex-COGIC members
can be garnered from studying David Hulme's church and personal websites.
♦ There is no attempt to preach the gospel to the world (Mark 16:15).
Contact with members of other church groups is actively discouraged, and
only church members and other financial supporters can gain access to the church web site.
♦ David Hulme promotes himself, rather than the church, by posting his personal profile on various websites dedicated to business professionals.
Clicking on his internet domain www.david.hulme.name takes you to Naymz,
which describes itself as "a powerful tool for any professional looking to advance their career to the next level."
Through the Linkedin network "you can: find potential clients ....
be found for business opportunities .... search for great jobs ...."
Perhaps it was via these web pages that he was able to obtain work at the Media Relations Summit 2008, where he gave a lecture in Increasing Traffic to Your Corporate Website. In the Autumn of 2008 he began lecturing in Middle East Politics at the University of Southern California.
♦ David Hulme's profile on Linkedin lists his recent work experience as :
1986 — 1995
Vice-President of Ambassador Foundation
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry) Supervision of Ambassador Auditorium's performing arts program
The foundation was part of the Worldwide Church of God, for whom he
worked as a presenter for its TV program The World Tomorrow, but he
seems not to want to admit having worked for a church. Reason for leaving: To join the newly formed United Church of God, after Worldwide's leader, Joseph Tkach, caused a mass exodus of members
(mostly to United) by transforming fundamental doctrines. David Hulme, Worldwide's Communication Spokesman, had however appeared to be an advocate of the doctrinal changes.
1995 — 1998