Kay

Alison,
I agree – good analysis. Any time I hear or read teaching on ‘authority’ or ‘leadership,’ I weigh whatever is put forth against Jesus teaching on the matter:
“Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves.” Luke 22:24-26