I am going to believe that Bro. Godair would be above the "keep it in the family" crowd.
Sometimes the will of God IS a family member. Can you blame an Elder for wanting to see the work in the hands of a son that he has trained and invested in, after he has prayed and sought the will of God? Sure, horror stories abound when an entitled and spoiled son want the reigns, but sometimes the son may be the one God has chosen to carry on the vision and burden God gave the elder.
Sometimes the will of God IS a family member. Can you blame an Elder for wanting to see the work in the hands of a son that he has trained and invested in, after he has prayed and sought the will of God? Sure, horror stories abound when an entitled and spoiled son want the reigns, but sometimes the son may be the one God has chosen to carry on the vision and burden God gave the elder.