he forbade leaders to lord it over others (κυριεύω, κατακυριεύω), so in turn, the church is not to be master over their leaders. Again, the hierarchical relationship is not usurped. Of all the functions of leaders, however, Paul gives greatest focus to their responsibilities in regard to teaching the gospel. The importance of this is seen not only in the urgency with which he conveyed his message, but also the refusal to compromise on the content of the gospel. It is essential that the overseer