The Bible teaches that authority has its place in the church. It shows, however, that leaders should accomplish their goals through persuasion, not power; through support, not control; through open-mindedness, not closed-mindedness. The entry suggests ways of dealing with problems that arise and suggests ways to administer discipline.
Servant leadership is God's appointed method for managing the church. Unfortunately, most people who are thrust into leadership positions in the church have...
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