[HarleyD]

"A given business has one chief executive officer, under whom various other managers function. The CEO is given final authority for decision making, and a good CEO listens to the counsel of the managers who work under him."

A great truth in today's churches. I think of some of the churches where, once the charismatic preacher has fallen (like Swagger or the Bakkers), the "ministry" falls and assets are sold off to entertainers.

[suzyjaruki]

Harley,
The problem is not limited to large ministries and megachurches. Sometimes small congregations end up with men that focus on office administration instead of shepherding.