The role of deacons in the church is often misunderstood, with many churches implementing a deacon-led or elder-ruled system that can hinder a pastor's ability to lead and make decisions. Dr. Abadan Shah argues that this system can lead to a lack of accountability and a failure to safeguard the ministry, ultimately resulting in a church that remains ineffective. He advocates for a pastor-led system, where the pastor has the freedom to lead and make decisions, with proper accountability and oversight from a finance committee, building committee, and trustee board.
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