Can the church congregation fire the pastor when appropriate?
How much authority does the pastor have over the church? This is a live question for many churches today, and it raises a host of other crucial questions: how much authority the church board has over the pastor? Is there any limitation to the authority of the pastoral leadership? Who holds the pastoral leadership accountable? Can a local pastor mandate tithes and who determines how it is used?
To answer these questions, Pastoral Leadership and Church Government lays out a practical, relevant, and time-tested approach to understanding the role of pastors according to Scripture. Pastoral Leadership and Church Government contains direction for pastors, ministers, and deacons on the administration of the New Testament Church. Here, Dr. Herman lays out the vital mission of the church. The study guide incorporates insights from biblical hermeneutics into an approachable, step-by-step process moving from interpretation to the application of God’s Word. Helpful features of the study guide include:
- Governing procedures and authority established in the church
- Judgment for violation of God’s law
- Confession and restoration
- Financial support of the church
Elder Eric Arnold Béda serves as an Associate Pastor with the Greater Bible Way Temple Church of the Apostolic Faith. He was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and filled with the Holy Spirit in May 2000. Elder Beda serves under the leadership of Diocesan Bishop Ira Combs, Jr. As Associate Pastor, he provides leadership in the following ministries: Altar Workers, Garfield Thomas Haywood & Morris Ellis Golder Bookstore, Campus Ministry, Christian Education/Theological Training, Evangelism Ministry, Men's Ministry, Outreach Ministry, Young People Ministry, and Prayer Ministry. Elder Beda serves as the Director of the Office of Intercultural Relations at Spring Arbor University. He earned an MBA degree from Spring Arbor University. He received his Bachelor of Science from a Michigan State University and earned a position as a procurement professional at Consumers Energy Company. After 10 years with the company, he decided it was time to exchange his corporate briefcase for a backpack in higher education. In June 2015, Elder Beda became a licensed minister and was ordained on June 24, 2016 with the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. He serves on the Academic Committee of the Aenon Bible College Board of Directors. He, along with fellow committee members, is tasked to review and rewrite curricula, and restructure the administration of the College. Currently, he serves as Dean of the G.T. Haywood & M.E. Golder Theological Institute ("The Seminary"). The Seminary is established to perpetuate the teaching of the Apostles of Jesus Christ as found in the King James Version (4th edition) in the Holy Bible (Apostolic Doctrine) through training, education, and evangelism. "And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers" (Acts 2:42). He has received numerous awards for his community involvement, including: the Midwest College Access Achievement award; named by Jackson Magazine on the cover of their "30 under 30" young leaders publication; the General Colin Powell 5 Promises Red Wagon; the Jackson Public Schools Outstanding award; the Negro Outstanding Business Award; Diversity Champion award. Elder Beda is fluent in English and French, and conversational in Japanese.
