Do you frequently remind people that you are the one with the seminary degree?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nVery few of these are possible if you are not a pastor. If you are a pastor who struggles with power, one of the best ways to lead the people of your church may be to resign as pastor and invite them to follow Jesus Christ as the sole Head of the Church.<\/p>\n
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