Does any one know anything about the "Fellowship of Christian Numismatists"?

CoinHusker · March 30, 2007 10:33AM

I saw they are having a meeting Friday morning, May 11th at the Central States convention.

Just curious.

MrEureka · March 30, 2007 11:19AM

What would you like to know?

lasvegasteddy · March 30, 2007 11:22AM

their name is enough for me to know about um

Zoins · March 30, 2007 11:26AM

Do they focus on coins that say IN GOD WE TRUST?

CoinHusker · March 30, 2007 11:44AM

Just curious about information about the organization. How long it's been in existance? Do they follow the major coin show circuit?

Didn't mean to arouse any hostility or open any old wounds, just asking a question.

Thanks

lasvegasteddy · March 30, 2007 11:51AM

no hostility but it sounds like a preacher got wise with tidings and it grew from there

notlogical · March 30, 2007 12:02PM

CoinHusker · March 30, 2007 12:07PM

<< no hostility but it sounds like a preacher got wise with tidings and it grew from there >>

Could be, I don't know, that's why I'm asking.

mozeppa · March 30, 2007 12:44PM

eddy....you sure "assume" a lot ...not to have any first hand knowledge.

bidask · March 30, 2007 12:52PM

What's not to like about the Fellowship of Christian Numismatists?

TwoSides2aCoin · March 30, 2007 12:55PM

<< Do they focus on coins that say IN GOD WE TRUST? >>

No, just on the WORDS

WTCG · March 30, 2007 5:01PM

There are some really nice people/ coin dealers who attend the meetings.

CoinHusker · March 30, 2007 9:56PM

I don't want to "out" any body. so if any one would rather PM that's great if you have any comments on your experience, insight, information, etc. about FCN. Thanks.

jhar · March 30, 2007 10:44PM

Sounds like a good group to be a part of to me. I would like to know more too.

CoinHusker · March 30, 2007 11:58PM

Any one have any contact info? Address? Email? I've googled it but can't find anything.

Hmann · March 31, 2007 12:21AM

My son and I are looking to join a coin club... I would be interested in getting info about this group. Wife and kids are more christian than me, but still a cool idea.

razzle · March 31, 2007 1:51AM

I'd like to hear more about them, too, and would be interested in joining. Didn't know there was such a group.

raz

combatmailman · March 31, 2007 2:09AM

Well it sounds like a group of christians, not bad in my book!!

As for titheing, a true christian gives to God not the pastor, and we as christians pray for our preacher to do with the money what God would want.

Blackhawk · March 31, 2007 2:29AM

It's reverse tithing...the involved dealers never pay more than 10% of a coin's value.

TwoSides2aCoin · March 31, 2007 2:30AM

<< My son and I are looking to join a coin club... I would be interested in getting info about this group. Wife and kids are more christian than me, but still a cool idea. >>

Pssst, don't be so hard on yourself brother.... Remember, we ain't to judge.
I'm trying to to start some COINTROVERSY here.

Mitch, to answer your question, I think most of us Christians rendered unto Ceasar and got sick of coins after that.

I just happen to enjoy the education that comes along with them and I admit, I Love Numismatists like brothers.

WORD

Writersblock · March 31, 2007 3:32AM

Is this a fairly new group? I've never heard of it before either. Not that it matters much since I wouldn't join it. But if they enjoy themselves, that's cool.

CoinHusker · March 31, 2007 3:34AM

<< 
Mitch, to answer your question, I think most of us Christians rendered unto Ceasar and got sick of coins after that.
>>

I guess I was just curious to see how other numismatists worked out the "you can't worship both God and money" imperative?

MrEureka · March 31, 2007 3:43AM

Is it fair to assume that this group's focus is on the application of religious teachings to numismatic commerce? If so, how many members can they have? If not, what is their purpose?

Zoins · March 31, 2007 3:43AM

<< I guess I was just curious to see how other numismatists worked out the "you can't worship both God and money" imperative?

>>

How many collectors tithe with rare or gold coins like people do with Salvation Army donations?

Zoins · March 31, 2007 3:44AM

<< Is it fair to assume that this group's focus is on the application of religious teachings to numismatic commerce? If so, how many members can they have? If not, what is their purpose? >>

Perhaps they will talk about the Godless GW$s and how to get IWGT back on the face of coins in the future? Perhaps they'll discuss why and how IGTW got relegated to the edge? Did the Mint get this idea from the 1995 Ron Landis concept dollar?

kranky · March 31, 2007 3:50AM

Having attended a meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Coin Dealers (though not a dealer, I was invited), I would imagine it's very similar. Bible study and discussion, prayer requests and prayer.

IGWT · March 31, 2007 3:51AM

<< Is it fair to assume that this group's focus is on the application of religious teachings to numismatic commerce? If so, how many members can they have? If not, what is their purpose? >>

Why are you implying that religious teachings and numismatic commerce are incompatible?

CoinHusker · March 31, 2007 3:59AM

<< Is it fair to assume that this group's focus is on the application of religious teachings to numismatic commerce? If so, how many members can they have? If not, what is their purpose? >>

Andy, I just figured they wanted to get together to hang out and fellowship. I hear people do that.

bidask · March 31, 2007 8:27AM

<< Is it fair to assume that this group's focus is on the application of religious teachings to numismatic commerce? If so, how many members can they have? If not, what is their purpose? >>

Ahh, the application of religious teachings to numismatic commerce. Now that could cover a wide area of numismatics. Could it be even higher than supposed PNG dealer standards?

MrEureka · March 31, 2007 8:33AM

Why are you implying that religious teachings and numismatic commerce are incompatible?

Certainly not! However, the application of religious teachings to numismatic commerce is not a subject of interest to many dealers.

Regulated · March 31, 2007 8:36AM

Sounds like a social club.

Coxe · March 31, 2007 8:53AM

I don't see what the issue is. Many folks in our community have strong religious (the prefer the term faith though) convictions. I am sure there are issues related to numismatics as the hobby and the business that have concerns within their context of their faith. If not even it is just another club where people with similar interests can comingle for a while now and then. I very much prefer these types of groups to the same discussions being regular parts of broader clubs, corrupting general inclusivity. I have my own story of a local coin club where this was an issue for me in particular.

bidask · March 31, 2007 8:54AM

<< Is this a fairly new group? I've never heard of it before either. Not that it matters much since I wouldn't join it. But if they enjoy themselves, that's cool. >>

Actually, I think this group meets at virtually every major show as I have seen several scheduled meeting times like the one described at different shows. I have never been to one but like someone else says I imagine it to be a fellowship of Christians who are also numismatists. Definitely open to the public.

Zoins · March 31, 2007 9:03AM

Anyone know if they issue club medals? Mmmm, makes me think of Mormon gold.

wayneherndon · March 31, 2007 9:48AM

It is an ad hoc group. There is no formal organization or membership process. With coin shows often taking place on weekends, the meeting is an opportunity for Christian dealers to meet for a worship session Sunday morning before the bourse opens. The content of the meeting is similar to what one would experience in a Sunday morning church service. I know some sessions are lead by Mark Aberecce (sp?) of Mark's Coins from Georgia (he's a military chaplin). Also, I think I recall hearing that Virg Marshall, III used to lead some sessions when he was more active in attending shows (and may have even started the tradition).

WH

CoinHusker · March 31, 2007 9:50AM

Thanks Wayne!

Does any one know anything about the "Fellowship of Christian Numismatists"?

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