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Originally Posted by alwayslearning
Watchman Nee had the theory of the work being regional not global. Witness Lee took it to the global level with himself at the center of it and now the Anaheim Politburo.
But whether regional (example GLA under Titus Chu) or global I think the result is the same: the elders at the local level are subject to the authority of the coworkers/apostles. This is just how the LC system is set up.
To "reform" the system would take strong local elders drawing boundaries constantly until "the work" got the message and left them alone until they were invited to participate as guest speakers. Of course this kind of "reform" won't happen because most elders are happy with the arrangement the way it is and so are the coworkers - what better circumstances is there than pliable elders who will closely follow the agenda and programs of LSM?
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I would add that besides strong elders that also various "works" would need to be recognized and welcomed. This would limit the feeling of entitlement the "work" has developed. Ironically, the principle of the free market would keep works honest and humble in their approach to offering their ministry. On the other hand, if they know they are the only ones in the theater selling popcorn, there is little incentive to respect the customer's prerogative to look elsewhere.