“Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest,
and the one who rules like the one who serves.” Luke 22:24-27
“So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. ” 1 Peter 5:1-4
We make every effort to lead our church by means of many authoritative examples of sound doctrine in action in the lives of a biblically qualified team of church Elders and Deacons rather than by the authoritarian dictates of a professional church officer or by the majority vote of a mixed maturity membership. We are Elder Team Ruled, Deacon Team Coordinated and Congregational Team Supported.
Reform #9 —“Exemplary in Leadership”