Clearly, God does not authorize preachers to rule congregations. 2 John 9 says, “Anyone who goes too far and does not abide in the teaching of Christ does not have God…” Venturing outside the limits of God’s word is very dangerous. What results from this practice?

Evangelistic authority proponents use 1 Titus 1:5 as a proof text. Paul wrote, “For this reason, I left you in Crete, that you may set in order what remains, and appoint elders in every city as I directed you.” They believe preachers are to resolve all problems and appoint elders. Evangelists also must determine lines of fellowship and control a church’s business.