Ever since the second century, church governance has been distorted by the traditions of men. In the 5th century, Jerome identified it as being by the \"provocations of Satan\". The clergy/laity divide has muted, largely, the majority of the flock, as theologically 'lettered' men, and women too, have taken 'charge' of the local assembly, and collections of local assemblies. In this message we consider the non-hierarchical nature of the church as Jesus so clearly appointed her.
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