Concerning challenges to doctrines in cooperation in ministerial practice, I believe that the best thing to do when faced with an issue that might bring division is to stand firm on the doctrines but be willing to assist the other side of the argument to understand the importance of the issue. I understand it as it depends on the situation or the context of which there is a conflict of doctrinal purity in order to make the precise decision. I do believe that this is a very difficult and complex topic which requires much thought and carefulness not only to doctrine but also to the people that might be involved. A line has to be drawn somewhere between continued cooperation and division to protect important doctrines and ministry practices but on the contrary, I believe decisions should be made with great consideration of the context of which there happens to be a conflict, and the lives of which are involved with the focus on what is most important. Regarding politics within the church, I believe the same caution should be applied relating to doctrinal truth. The involvement of politics should be to the extent of which it affects matters conflicting with biblical truth. Both of these issues require a lot of careful thought because it does not have what may seem as an absolute answer in every situation. Doctrine should be held in all high regards while the focus of what is most important should be sought but at the same time not subsiding truth.
-Kingsley
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