How close should a pastor get to the members?

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by My Own Eyes

I only read through the first two pages, but I find it interesting that no one mentioned the example Jesus set for us.

I mean, he was reachable, he was accessable. He was the friend that sticks closer than a brother. He didn't hold himself above everyone else...and he was GOD.

To be fair, this is a touchy subject for me as I have always had an issue with the whole concept of a spiritual hierarchy in the church. I am a egalitarian to the core.

Yeah - He didn't have an administrative assistant