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The "founding pastor" language is used in the manual and suggested church constitution. That may be where Chosen got the phrase.
In that context the "founding pastor" is given more leeway than a successor. For this have any bearing, the local assembly itself must be affiliated or by some coincidence, be using the recommended church constitution.
Everything comes down to the by-laws of the local church. If you've been putting money into it but have never seen the by-laws or been to a business meeting, then you are probably in for some surprises. Every 501(c) not for profit corporation in the United States must have by-laws, a board and at least annual business meetings. Any church found skirting the law stands to loose its tax exempt status and face penalties. Often times the penalties are severe enough that the church looses it property.
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