Does the pastor/elder have any real authority? How much? Is it limited or unlimited over the lives of church members?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
