Many people are willing to disrupt the spiritual program of the church that they may exercise their personal whims and power. So many are willing to cause men to leave the church, rather than to see them thrive and flourish amid an atmosphere of freedom and justice. On the contrary, leaders are given to, and belong, to the Church. If these offices exist for the saints, then the saints cannot exist for, or belong to, those in these positions. Sheep do not exist for shepherds.
Shepherds exist for the well being of the sheep.
All of us have made tremendous investments in our local churches and in the national church. We must allow no one to claim personal ownership, or dictatorial power over God s Church. It belongs to Him, it belongs to all of us. We have a right to feel safe, secure, and respected in our church. We will accept nothing less.