Emphasis Preaching Journal

One of the ongoing discussions within any denomination or non-denominational ministry is the use of power. There is power from above such as the Roman Caesar, which is mirrored in military organizations. This lends itself to abuse of power by one (unaccountable) individual. There is power behind the scenes, which some might call “manipulation,” but it is often used when the leaders realize they have to work through other persons to get the job done. More acceptable usage is power through teamwork or collaboration. However, people can switch teams if they so choose to do so.