Pastors

Authority. Power. They're seldom the same. In fact, like an iceberg, 7/8 of the danger and power lies submerged under the organizational chart.

Alexander the Great slashed through his Gordian knot; pastors don't have that option. To lead, the pastor must serv. How does he confront this paradox?

Perceptions of a small church pastor.

What is the extent of the pastor's authority? Is he accountable to the member-volunteers or are they accountable to him?

Insights from a layman.

One of the leading spokesmen of the church growth movement outlines what he believes increases the membership of a church.

When traditions and constitutions leave us confused, it's time to probe deeper.