Congregational churches (also Congregationalist churches; Congregationalism) are Protestant churches in the Reformed tradition practicing congregationalist church governance, in which each congregation independently and autonomously runs its own affairs.
This was how the apostolic churches were operated. However there was much interaction between the churches, and apostles and others would lend their assistance in advice and counsel where needed. In this way experience of those more mature in the faith were passed on. The elders were encouraged to not to be lords like kings over God's heritage but to be examples to the sheep 1Peter 5:2-3.
The pastors today under the General Conference are overly influenced by those higher up the governmental structure due the fact of being paid by the General Conference and also because those higher up the hierarchical chain are seen as authorities in word before God. If they listened to Sister White such a structure would not have existed.
My dear facebook friends we need to cause a revival among God's people and it need's start with you seeing God's way and walking in it, may God richly bless you as you do this. Amen
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