Interesting dialogue as this subject has produce much conflict in Baptist Churches. The issue is better described as “Elder Led” in a Baptist church which can relieve much of the stress once this system is clearly explained to the congregation. It does have a good sides which I have noted lowers the chance of conflict in the local Church. The fact of the matter the SBC is led by such a system but it has a different name used in its structure called “Executive Committee”. This committee carries out the function of the convention between annual meeting of the convention. When you look at the structure it is best described as “Elder Led”. It has certainly led to one of the most potent mission program ever but in the end the member of the SBC called *Delegates” function just like member of a local Church and vote for the policy and major activities of the SBC. I have put into place in several churchs as an Intentona Interim such a system and it is just amassing how effective it became.

You are so right. I have served in churches where this is case.

Keep plugging away… remember who you are serving.