Kay

“SO why are you inconsistent. Why can Paul (or Timothy) have authority and yet be a great example of a servant leader, yet no such thing can be true now?”
Mark,
Somehow, it appears to me now that we are trying to compare apples to oranges. It seems to me that maybe you are not understanding what Cheryl has written – as in her use of the word ‘authority’. It’s not Paul’s own personal authority obtained from God. It is the authority of God’s Word. The authority is God’s. To quote Cheryl: “Paul wasn’t taking authority over people but authority over error and false doctrine.”

Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”

Noticed here what it does *not* say – it does *not* say,
“You have all the authority now. Go and make disciples of all nations taking authority over them, baptizing them and teaching them to obey you.”

Before replying to you again, I am going to wait for you to read the post Cheryl linked in comment #24.
Also, I would really appreciate it if you would list some of the books, tapes, teachers, etc…from which you have learned about this “servant leadership.” Perhaps it would help us understand your view if we could read or hear one of your teachers.