There is great benefit and I think need for Bible scholar to lead.
Taken literally, the Bible contains passages that can appear contradictory. The subject matter is both simple and difficult. And yes, people can and should study the Bible on their own, asking for guidance from the Holy Spirit.
I would not trust a random group of well-intentioned but not Bibles scholars to reliably get the right messages. By nature we are self-centered, and Satan is powerful that way.
I’m spoiled, I know, by having grown up in and accustomed to LCMS doctrine and teaching, so take my remarks with that bias. Even that institution went through a schism not so many years ago.
Thank you, Cboldt. We ALL have our own biases!