pastoral authority there is some controversy in my denomination as to what authority is vested in the pastor i am still forming my opinion i am solicing opinions and references for what that is how much and how it should be used as a general reference i would not exclude responses from different denominations based on biblical teachings but you have to understand our church is independent protestant and likely to be much different from those that follow ecclesiastical authority in the church we may need to discuss the roles of deacons and elders thanks for your replies answer not a fool according to his folly lest thou also be like unto him answer a fool according to his folly lest he be wise in his own conceit proverbs
