Originally, the material covered in this book was given in a series of short addresses in Richmond, BC (July-August 1999). At that time there were some who had come to us from the Open Brethren with questions about the principles and practices of that group of Christians. Since there have been more who have come out of the Open Brethren with the same questions, I have felt led of the Lord to put the material into this written form for a wider distribution.
This publication has afforded me the opportunity to expand on my remarks that were given in the addresses, and thus treat the subject more fully. In doing so, I have freely borrowed from those who have previously documented the origin and history of the Open Brethren, as well as their principles and practices. I am, therefore, indebted to their insight on this subject.
December 2010