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doug clark
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Pastoral authority = the responsibility to make decisions affecting the local church. Spiritual – teaching and preaching – it is not unquestionable authority (Heb 13:7, 17 I Thes 5:12). Financial – maintain integrity; (1) church administration; (2) – business administration. He participates and is accountable to the whole but has one voice. As a facilitator, helps the process and participates, but not a dictator. (1 Tim 3:3; 1 Pet 5:2; 2 Cor 4:12; 2 Cor 8:18-22; 1 Tim 4:4; Titus 1:7; 1 Cor 9:18; Acts 11:29).
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