The Sermon Notebook
Description: Thoughts And Ramblings From The Life Of A Baptist Preacher
Pastoral Authority
Heavy-handed, cult-like leaders abound in churches today. These types of leaders are in all sorts of churches—both small and large. Micromanagers of the flock and power-tripping Deacon and elder “boards” are not confined to corporate mega-churches. Pastoral authority has been abused and has overreached its God-given boundaries. But this top-down leadership, CEO mentality, bullying, and intimidation are not Jesus’ leadership style. Much of the problem is rooted in a misunderstanding of the nature and limits
Pastors and elders need a functional understanding of spiritual authority. A lack of clarity will make leading and following in the church more difficult. Authority is a precious gift from God intended for the church’s stability and direction.
The Sermon Notebook