The One Man Pastor System: is modeled after the Catholic church, having no basis in Scripture.
This is the system in which one man is given all authority over preaching as well as setting down rules for the congregation. When we are born again our leader is the Holy Spirit.
When the "pastor" declares a rule that is not Biblical we are not obligated to follow that rule. When there are elders, a plurality of leadership, there is less chance of abuse. Each person is responsible for their own spiritual growth.
Too many pew sitters believe everything the one man says because he is educated in schools God never commanded. They think the pastor has a special in with God they do not have.
They have elevated that one man above others in the congregation who might be gifted in preaching and teaching but they are not allowed because they have not been ordained by man.
It is the Holy Spirit that calls men to be in these elders positions not man. This is a hard concept for those who have been raised all their lives to believe "pastor" is a special position above others in the gathering.
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