People have asked me how I accomplished sweeping transformation of a city Church -- to become what was a joyful mix of "all nations" as the Bible says. I have usually said, firstly, I didn't do it -- this is important to note. I think it is something that has to happen if one observes certain spiritual principles. These principles are the preciousness of each individual to the Body, and the power of the congregation to elect each office-bearer. Therefore each and every change, at the level of office-bearers anyway, started with the recognition of their special place in the Body, and the approval of the whole Body. OBSERVATION: This is not to say that this can always work in the long term. There are always those who, in various ways, seek to rise above the Body so that the will of a few overrides the decisions of all.
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