So why the difference between the diverse, flat leadership found in relational participatory churches as taught in the New Testament …

And the monopolistic, pinnacle leadership often found in institutional churches that are rooted in post-New Testament presumptions and traditions?

There are many, but here’s an important one:

Church “leadership” and “ministry” are not about hierarchical organizational charts with titles and positions.

That has more to do with personal privilege, advantage and control …

Than humbly learning to dynamically function together as we prefer one another above ourselves in our different callings by using our diverse gifts to serve each other and submit one to another.

The former comes from the world of secular corporations.

The latter, from the heart of God.