First, a plurality without a senior pastor seemed to be structured better for protection than for expansion. In fact, this method of government is often most appealing to those seeking to guard themselves from the leadership mistakes of the past. This is no surprise; most polity is formed, at least in part, in reaction to past mistakes, experiences, and abuses. But this model definitely carried a trade-off—protection for productivity, preservation for progress. This means it works better at maintaining
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