The truths that flow from a proper understanding of the Body also moderate a pastor’s view of himself. He can be delivered from an inflated view of his own position. Rather than an earthly head of a Body of Christ, he is one of thousands of elders given the task of serving Christ’s people. His role is to draw people to Christ, not to himself.112 Although he has a special position of leadership, he has no more acceptance within the Body than anyone else. He must seek the Head’s leadership for himself, as well as his local assembly.
