Notice how far down the line "governments" are? Tongues are the least of things, with governments one step up from there. But sadly, government seems to be the all-consuming priority of some.
But, doesn't our experience show us that is natural for human beings to form hierarchies whenever they voluntarily associate? As a practical matter, leaders are required so that any group can achieve its purpose in the most efficient and orderly manner.
Maybe I'm reading too much into your dismissal of hierarchy, But, the fact is that you can only have the, what did you call it - distributed model of church polity, because all the groundwork has been done for you.
So, IOW, it's just fine to assign offices and authorities which God did *not* sanction, to the benefit of human nature?
I think not. It is also human nature to bow down to idols and play with worry beads... so that's ok too, right? Israel's priesthood made the very same mistake. They are there as an example.
Maybe I'm reading too much into your dismissal of hierarchy, But, the fact is that you can only have the, what did you call it - distributed model of church polity, because all the groundwork has been done for you.
What groundwork?