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Polity seems less likely to change.

Baird said churches will become more autonomous because of a "maturing of the movement."

Baird added, "There is no evidence that anyone is disgruntled and no longer wants to be a member."

RightCyberUp leader Dave Anderson told CT, "Some congregations seem to be attempting a degree of reform, while others are not. A few have even discontinued one-on-one discipling partners, which is like a McDonald's franchise suddenly dropping the Big Mac."

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Previous Christianity Today articles on the International Churches of Christ include:

The Cost of Discipleship? | Despite allegations of abuse of authority, the International Churches of Christ expands rapidly. (Sept. 1, 1997)

The official website of The International Churches of Christ has posted Kip McKean's resignation letter and a response from its elders.

Other coverage includes:

Kip McKean resigns as leader of the International Churches Of Christ—The Watchman Expositor

Kip McKean resigns as head of ICOC—The Christian Chronicle (Dec. 17, 2002)

The Watchman Expositor online site has a profile of International Churches of Christ.

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