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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*
The problem I have with "a" pastor leading a church is that too often it becomes a one-man show. And that can be very, very dangerous. I do see a biblical role of pastor, but I think we need much more accountability. I think the board of elders should be there for more than just financial decisions.
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I agree with this, and I disagree with this.
Someone mentioned how Paul came and "meddled" (sp?) in the different congregations, and I think that churches need that for balance. Otherwise you can still have a church lead by a plurality of elders that is way off base.
In my opinion, the individual church bodies need outside checks and balances. And those "outside" checks and balances need to have some kind of relationship with the members of those individual bodies. Just like Paul traveled and stayed with people and got to know them, so it would be good for there to be some Paul and Barnabas' going around and helping churches today.
This is all pie in the sky, I know. But I wanted to add that just having a bunch of elders and boards of such does not mean that there would not be overbearing leadership that is WAY off base. That is how some churches become like cults in disguise.
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