Time would prove that Keith and Jeff’s strongly articulated quest for robust pastoral leadership came with a gigantic asterisk. What the cartel really sought, or at least what their actions aimed at, was a pastor who would discharge certain discrete duties (among which anything resembling strong leadership was not included), keep his hands off their turf, and be accountable to them for the congregation’s health and growth. They wanted a pastor to preach, protect the property rights of the cartel,