For one thing, a leader may certainly be involved in administration, for efforts in the church need direction, wisdom, and inspiration. He is to teach by reminding and solemnly charging, being diligent in his study of the Word, avoiding controversies and trivialities. It contains the idea of responsibility for the proper function of the church as well as care for the welfare of its members. It has less of the traditional authoritarianism and is seen better in service to others. The leadership style which emerges from a careful look at Scripture is one in which a leader has as his primary concern the spiritual growth and training of people.
Decisions tend to be made by congregational consensus and group consultation.
Projects or enterprises seem to arise out of the congregation in concert with the leaders.