Establishing a Unified, Submitted Leadership
When leadership is fractured, the whole team suffers. In Chapter 10, Stirlen focuses on church boards, elders, and governance—and how authority struggles cripple growth. Some churches elevate boards over pastors, undermining God’s intended structure. Others let personality conflicts derail unity.
Stirlen argues that pastors must be empowered to lead under Christ’s authority. Elders and deacons must meet biblical qualifications, and the church must submit to godly leadership. Otherwise, chaos reigns, and the church loses its spiritual footing.
Like a winning team, a church must function under shared vision, clear roles, and spiritual trust. God’s game plan only works when everyone runs their assignment.