ASKING TD’S FAVORITE (MOSTLY LP) SUBMISSION QUESTIONS

“WHO’S OVER WHOM

IN MODERN DAY CHRISTENDOM?”

“Mutual submission in the fear of the Lord” Paul Ephesians 5:21
“To know the love of Christ which passes knowledge, and be filled with the fullness of God’s’ (mega-micro) Ephesians 3:19

EMBARKING ON THE FIRST SECTION: SETTING IT UP

WELP Backstory: Foundations in Calm Servant Leadership

The Backstory Before All That Follows.. By Sister Taveau

I was raised in a leadership home where both of my parents came from strong backgrounds in education and Bible theology. But more than just formal training, they lived it out with joy, humility, and balance.

It was a fun, merry, and calm environment—not religiously uptight or heavy-handed. Leadership, as I first encountered it, was respectful, low key, and non-biased. To my knowledge, there were no domineering “alpha males or females.” Instead, our home reflected something closer to what I would later come to recognize as true servant leadership.

Looking back through a theological lens, I now see that what we lived daily was a mutual submission in the fear of the Lord (Ephesians 5:21). No hierarchy of control, no elitism—just a steady example of what Ephesians 6:5 describes as working “with singleness of heart, as unto Christ.”

Another scripture that shaped our family culture—whether spoken or simply modeled—was 1 Timothy 6:6: “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” There was a deep trust in the Lord’s timing and provision. The unspoken motto was something like this:

“Work hard. Pray. Stay in faith. Obey God—Do what He tells you to do or NOT to do. And give Him the glory. Then trust that He will (eventually) work it all out.”**

** which seems to be akin to Psalm 127:1 (KJV):

“Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”

This upbringing became the fertile ground for how I now approach life, ministry, and leadership—rooted not in striving or status, but in a peaceful, abiding trust in Christ and a commitment to His ways. Not too concerned if I “make it’ or not. As it’s ALL about HIM!

The Hierarchal Awakening

How I Met the Huge Modern Subculture of Western European Colonial Witch Watching Levitical Patriarchy, L Matriarchy

(Ode to the WELP, beneath due to such a giant SHOCK in Christian subcultures!)

I never knew anyone who spoke in tongues—not back then. I wasn’t raised under “covering” or “submission to a pastor” teachings. Nobody minded my business if went to church or not. Also I was reared more of a Billy Graham type (and later a type of quiet Jesus Person)”just as I am” that is grateful for ANYBODY who wants to “know the Lord” ..in church or out plus not ever wanting to darken the door of one (I thus train and live this way) ,for I was not “trained” that one must “pre-qualify ” certain persons in order to show them Christ’s unconditional acceptance and REAL “respect” for I had no knowledge, no frame of reference, for abuse and an authoritarian church culture.

Instead, I was raised in a godly, calm, respectful home, free from domination, legalism, and showmanship. I knew servant leadership. (micro ministry) Also, I knew Christ-following dignity. What I didn’t know was the entire world of hierarchy and spiritual protocol that would confront me once God sent me into the deeper waters—what I call surfing the Charismatic Pentecostal subcultures.

And that is when everything shifted.

I walked in with respect—just trying to worship. Just trying to learn. To test drive the Church that bears the name of Jesus.

But I quickly realized that many in the Body of Christ today don’t recognize the visitor. They don’t recognize “different.” They don’t always recognize Christ unless He comes in their own denominational style, earthsuit, age group, gender, or vibe.

I didn’t do anything “wrong.” I didn’t interrupt. I wasn’t rebellious. But somehow, it followed me.
I was targeted just for being present—in the wrong doctrinal subculture, in the wrong “brand.”

And that’s how I learned firsthand:

There are people today who get spiritually profiled simply for showing up.

They may be the “wrong” race. The “wrong” gender. The “wrong” style. They might smile too much. Or not enough. They might wear a hat, or none at all. They may be charismatic…or quiet…and still be accused of being a threat, a rebel, or even a “witch.”

This was not the Jesus I met in my youth.
This was not the First Church described in Acts or taught by Paul.

Hence, I began to walk the line of true Christlike respect—not submission to man made structures, but mutual honor, as taught in Ephesians 5:21. I now understand my mission:

To warn and to advise. To raise a standard. To call for respect—for all styles, all races, all types, all demeanors, all backgrounds.

There are many out there today—unmarried, unchurched, overlooked—who need healing and hope. But instead, they’re targeted. Mislabeled. Even demonized.

And so I write:
The Ode to the WELP.
To every one of “these” who have felt like outsiders in the House of the Lord.

You’re not alone. And you are not unseen.

SISTER TAVEAU’S ODE TO WELP

USA TV Media Effected, Afflicted late 1980’s on

Mostly determined to be The Christian Ministry Levitical Patriarchy
Western European Levitical Patriarchism, L Matriarchism
Nick Named “The Back Whisperers”

They “read us”(peer into our innermost “souls” to determine OUR inner most dark thirst, aka my words “psychic deep scan “inside us”..Purpose? to control”) but then report us to all of the many others, even put some of us on their local and national “known unsubmitted to “their kind of controlling authority” and often “witch lists” BUT hey NEVER ONCE..properly one to one RELATE..in chat, inquire in order to confirm the Truth i their (unwarranted) their seer spying!

“We’re surrounded by a great crowd of false witnesses” USA Mighty WELP

CALL ME SUPER SPIRITUAL

A SPIRITUAL PARODY BASED ON FRANK SINATRA’S “CALL ME UNRELIABLE”**

CALL ME…. “Super Spiritual”

CALL ME…. “UnLevitical”

SIN SPY ME AS… “Out of Order,” too

DOES MY “NOT Back Under” the Law offend you?

DOES MY Galatians 1:1-2 freedom conflict you?

PERHAPS it’s the Common Doctrines of Ephesians 4, too?

TALE BARE…. “She’s Out of Order!”

NEVER ONCE SPEAK but call me an “Unsubmitted Church Hopper”

ACCUSE FROM AFAR as “Out of Control” + “In Rebellion!” too…

COULD IT BE that my nonreligious, free spirit grieves you?

OR DO my nontraditional ways upset you?

HOWEVER I still respect and (by faith, from afar) agape Love YOU.

SLANDER me ’round town as “a Queen Jezebel spirit”

LIABLE my good (unknown) name …when I’m not there to defend it…

SO, YOUR man pleasing, astute fellowship…

I’M NOT inclined to pursue….

I PREFER fellowship…out among the baristas

LIFTING a few hot ones, with (fully respectful) Misses and Mistas,

BETTER to go AWOL than get your back CHEWED….

OVERSEER Legalistic Turf Protecting Apostle…

I STRONGLY perceive: you don’t really get me…

BESIDES, you’re not that much into RELATIONSHIPS, too.

OR ELSE…. you’ll make an appointment

TO RESPECTFULLY Matthew 18:15/ GAL 6:1 Confront me

AND /OR IN Abiding James 3:17 Reprove…

YET fellow apostle, I will still respect and never gossip about you!

I NEED to feel safe

OUT AMONG the baristas

THEY’RE top professionals… (plus they mind their own business…..!)

AND.. they never keep track of my every move…

OF COURSE: I’ll pray … and never accuse you

FIND FRIENDS and mature fellowship among the many, many saints there

THEN, only then, I can be concerned (ONLY) with The Father’s Every Move.

(C)2017 Taveau D’Arcy All copyrights reserved

ABOVE: THE A.R.T. OF WELP “Know Your Accusers”
A.R.T = Abiding Relationship Theology “explained at the end”

So it’s very ironic that the many “these” who collectively triggered my own inspiration to dig deep into their theology and to note their collective “fruit’ as well as the “cult spirit” and the “occult playtime “wiccan hard minded possessing also “targeting and divining” alarming bias.

“Ode To WELP” describes what catches my attention about all of this hoop jumpin’ and submission. For these in the Frank Sinatra Ole Boy TD Parody from a collective filling up from 1990s’ onward until 2017 when this penned, is about ‘Submissionites gone haywire, not staying their OWN Ministry Lane, but veering way for OUR area, regionally, nationally WE CENTRIC COLONIAL Empire globally, and “aggressing, but never first Bible protocol “to humble, relate and inquire “upon close I John 1:7 and wiccan beneath”

With that done and said, NOTE: This is help the Church GROW UP and attract, retain MORE faith filled non dogmatic leader Christians, according the Pauline “mutually submitted” and “community” Ephesians 5:21, 4, 2:14-15, 1, 6 “The Kind of Organic Christian Fruit Community which ‘affects the area society” (Read your Bible doctrine all Ephesians 4)

EMBARKING ON THE SECOND SECTION: TEACHING

And So I Am Wondering:

WHO IS “OVER” WHOM IN LIGHT OF ALL CHRISTENDOM?
For WHEN we really want to test drive/visit and/or need to attend…

Is it an Authentic True Church? or One Gifted Person’s Outfit?

A Mind Divining Teaching Cult?

Or a Big Turf Guarding Human’s Acquired Trophy?

USA primarily charismatic with long praise and worship deep south (mega, mini) oft inspired 1980s on.. (not all.. for there is a Holy Fear of the Lord “Godly Remnant”)

Submitted as Selah Finding:

Christ Alone as Head: Authority, Submission, and Ministry in the First Church

“To know the love of Christ which passes (wells of ) knowledge (meaning higher education, experience, practice, talent and spiritual gifting!) and be filled with fullness of God” Apostle Paul Ephesians 3:19

Apostolic T’s Submission Reason:

Due the Covering, mostly WELP Shepherding Die Hard Form Of Governing (prosperity, mostly charismatic sheepfold authority)

All are “submitted” respectfully and submitted as Selah for the Christian Ministry and Future Church

Intro: Frank Questions Deserve Straight Answers

As the modern Church faces increasing claims of spiritual authority, submission demands, and hierarchical ministry systems, it is vital to ask: What did Jesus really establish?
What did the First Church practice, and how can we separate apostolic truth from man-made tradition?

This article addresses eight core questions from a biblical, Greek- and Aramaic-informed perspective, aiming to return us to the simplicity and depth of New Testament Christianity.

1. Did Jesus Appoint One Apostle Over All Others?

No. Jesus is the only Head of the Church.

“And He put all things under His feet and gave Him to be head over all things to the church.”— Paul Ephesians 1:22-23

Greek word for “head”: kephalē (κεφαλή) — not just a title, but a source of life and direction.
Nowhere did Jesus refer to Peter, Paul, or anyone as kephalē over others.

At the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15), it was James (Jesus’ brother, not an apostle) who gave the final word—not Peter. Authority was shared, discussed, and Spirit-led, not top-down

2. Did Jesus Leave One “Style” of Christian 5 Fold Ministry in Charge of all the rest of the apostles, office ministers, elders, lay?

No. He left a fivefold variety (Ephesians 4:11), not one superior method.

“There are different kinds of gifts… different kinds of service… different kinds of working.” — (non word curse Paul) 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Greek word for “ministries”: diakoniai (διακονίαι) — varied, servant-like functions, not religious castes.

Paul, Priscilla, Aquila, Timothy, and others ministered in unique formats: house churches, synagogues, open-air teaching. There was no mandated “style”—just obedience to the Spirit.

3. What About Modern Groups That Demand Submission?

Biblical submission is mutual, not enforced.

“Mutual submission in the fear of the Lord” KJV

Other: “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
— Ephesians 5:21

The word for submit: Greek: hupotassō (ὑποτάσσω) — a voluntary yielding in love, not blind obedience.
It’s never used for pastors or apostles commanding submission from laypeople or other ministers.

Paul never said, “Submit to me as an apostle.” He appealed in love (Philemon 1:9), not in control.

4. Must All Christian Women Submit to All Christian Men or Leaders?

No. Nowhere does the Bible teach this.

“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.”
— Ephesians 5:22

TAVEAU’S MAIN TALKING POINT

The Greek for “own” is idiois (ἰδίοις) — specific to one’s own spouse, not generalized to all men.
Women in Scripture were apostles (Junia – Romans 16:7), prophets (Acts 21:9), and leaders (Phoebe – Romans 16:1). Jesus affirmed women in ministry, not a male-dominant caste.

5. Is There a Biblical Doctrine of “Spiritual Covering”?

Not in the way it is often taught.

The modern use of “covering” as spiritual hierarchy is not found in the New Testament.

Jesus is our ultimate intercessor and high priest:

“There is one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.”
— 1 Timothy 2:5

In Hebrew/Aramaic thought, “covering” (kaphar, כָּפַר) is associated with atonement, not authority.
It means to make peace, to reconcile, not to dominate or protect by hierarchy.

6. BEING VIEWED BY CRITICAL LEADERSHIP OF BEING “IN SUBMISSION”

Did Jesus or the First Church teach that ALL single adults (women or men) must be “under” or “submitted to” a local pastor to be in order or “covered”?

Short Answer: No.

There is no command in the New Testament that unmarried adults—whether never married, widowed, or divorced—must submit to or be “covered” by a local pastor in order to be in spiritual order.

What the Bible Actually Teaches:

++ Jesus is the Only Covering (Head) for All Believers

“Christ is the head of every man…” (1 Corinthians 11:3)

“And He put all things under His feet and gave Him to be head over all things to the church.” (Ephesians 1:22)

++ There is no other “spiritual covering”** required—Jesus alone is the authority and protector of every believer. (**head covering is not what we’re “covering” (teaching) here. that is back under the OT Law, however, it’s YOUR option)

7. Mega Point
**“You, we need to teach “Submission” as Voluntary and Mutual (Not Control-Based)

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” (Ephesians 5:21)
“Mutual submission in the fear of the Lord ” KJV

The early church promoted mutual respect and servant leadership, not top-down domination or enforced spiritual hierarchy over personal life.

3. Single Adults, Single Parents, Divorced, Widowed Are Free in the Lord

Paul writes that singles can serve the Lord without distraction (1 Corinthians 7:32-35).

He never says they must be under a local pastor or man to be “in order.”

8. TD Notes:

Paul himself was single. He didn’t submit to one local pastor—his accountability was to God and the wider body of mature leaders when needed (Galatians 2:1-2).

Note: No Age Restriction Teaching Exists in the NT

There is no verse saying that once a person turns 18 or 21, they must submit to a male pastor or become “covered.” This is a man-made doctrine, not a Jesus-made one

9. What About the Abuse Today?

(Eli, 1 Samuel 2–4)

The story of Eli is a tragic picture of a priestly system that tolerated abuse—his sons were corrupt and mistreated the people. God judged that system and raised up Samuel, who listened directly to the Lord.

This shows that just because someone is in a “priestly office” doesn’t mean they are right—God raises up those who seek Him sincerely, even young and without human endorsement (like David, like Mary, like Samuel).

Abuse Today: Where It Goes Wrong

When churches or leaders say things like:

“You’re in rebellion if you’re not under a pastor”
“You’re uncovered if you’re single”
“You’re in danger without a spiritual father/pastor”
“You can’t move in ministry unless you’re under authority”

Those are extra-biblical control tactics. They resemble Pharisaical legalism or cult-like covering doctrine, not true New Testament Christianity.

Q. What IS Biblical?

Voluntary community and wise spiritual relationships
Accountability among peers and elders—but with respect
Hearing God personally and using His Word as the guide
Freedom to walk with God as Paul, Lydia, Anna the prophetess, and others did—without “spiritual handlers”

Bottom Line:

No, the First Church did not demand submission of all single adults to local pastors.

Jesus calls us to First Love, personal responsibility, and mutual respect—not fear-based control, unbiblical covering, or top-down domination of single women or men.

10. MARRIED WOMEN

Q Are Married Women “Covered” by Their Pastor?

No.

A pastor may shepherd, not cover or replace the husband’s role.

KEY TRAINING POINT:
“The husband is the head of the wife…”
— Ephesians 5:23

Greek: kephalē again — source of nurture, not ruler.
Pastors are not “surrogate husbands.” They serve under Christ and equip, not dominate.

We make note:

Biblically, a wife’s primary relationship is with her husband, not the pastor (Ephesians 5:22-33).
A pastor may offer pastoral care, not spiritual dominion.
There is no verse that says a married woman is “covered” by a pastor.

11. REQUIRED CHURCH ATTENDANCE, OFFICIAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

Q. Are Christians First Church ,In the Bible, commanded “required” (demanded) to Belong to a Fellowship and Never Visit Others?

The First Church valued community—but not control.

Clarify: Did Jesus, Paul, or the First Church mandate that:

a) Each Christian must belong to a fellowship church?

Not explicitly. But community was expected.(key word “community” not “forced to” controlled or “shamed into being in a contributing ministry fellowship, church”

Christians gathered together (Acts 2:42), but not by coercion.
The NT warns against forsaking fellowship (Hebrews 10:25), but not rigid church membership rules.

b) That they attend faithfully?

Regular gathering was encouraged—but not for legalistic control. Faithful hearts, not forced bodies.

c) That they not visit or fellowship elsewhere? No such restriction exists.

Paul visited, encouraged, and planted many types of gatherings.
Accusations like “church hoppers” or “rebellious” often reflect modern control, not apostolic doctrine.

12. TD APOSTOLIC NOTE

Hebrews 10:25 encourages fellowship, but does not command church membership contracts.
Paul and others traveled, visited, and shared between fellowships. No one accused them of “church hopping.”
“You are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints.”
— Ephesians 2:19

Greek: paroikos (παροικος) — temporary resident, not institutionalized church member.

There is no NT command to only attend one church and be under one apostolic jurisdiction

13. FALSE OR TRUE?

Q .WHERE THERE, AND ARE THERE “NOW” CERTAIN SPECIAL HOLY SPIRIT MOVING, “GOD APPOINTED APOSTLES” ” OVER ALL OF THE REST OF THE CHRISTIAN OFFICE MINISTERS, ELDERS, LAY?”

Q. Were, are there still, elite “more inner gifted and aware” superior call” as “The God Called Chief Apostles Who Govern Regions or Nations?

No apostles were ever called “rulers” or city-state governors.

Q. Modern Christians: Were there any apostles or prophets who “knew more” and were placed over the rest (e.g., ‘apostles at the gates of the city’)?

Not in a controlling, ruling sense.

Some apostles had greater reach or influence, but never lorded over others (1 Peter 5:2-3).
The “apostles at the gates” idea is not in Scripture, but a modern invention.
God gave wisdom and assignments by calling and grace, not by city-based politics.

Note:

The idea of “apostles at the gates” stems from Old Testament metaphors, not New Testament offices.

“You are fellow workers, but God gives the growth.”
— 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Paul rejected status wars among leaders: “Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you?” (1 Corinthians 1:13)

Greek: archōn (ἄρχων) — ruler. Never used for apostles.

Note: First Church “organic’ Apostles were sent ones (apostolos, ἀπόστολος), not seated ones

Conclusion: Christ, Not Control

Jesus never set up a chain of command. He set up a Body, with Himself as the Head, and many unique parts working in love.

We must reject:

authoritarian “covering” systems,
gender-based spiritual hierarchy,
unbiblical submission doctrines,
and elitist apostolic exclusivism.

Instead, we embrace the Acts community model—organic, Spirit-led, servant-hearted, and full of grace

“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”
— 2 Corinthians 3:17

In Summary:

Jesus left no one in charge but Himself as Head.
The NT Church was diverse, collaborative, and Spirit-led, not hierarchical.
Submission is mutual, never forced.
Women and men both served and led.
There is no such thing as a spiritual covering requirement in the Bible.
Legalistic attendance, territorial spirit, or elitist apostolic claims are not biblical norms.

14. EPHESIANS 5:21 “Mutual Submission ” (A Perspective of)

Apostolic Taveau submits the following as A Living Example of Ministry, Family, Life Mutual Submission(First Church, Apostle Paul, Ephesians 5:21, Eph 4:1-4) “looks like”

What Ephesians 5:21 Governing Authority “Looks Like”

Review a re run of the old Sheriff Andy of Mayberry big quality TV show.

It reflects “mutual submission in the fear of the Lord” First Church, Community, Equal Mature Respect and Value for All in the abiding “relationships’ which are the following

Sheriff Andy Taylor with the following

His Aunt Bea
His Son Opie
The Deputy Barney Fife
The Townspeople
A Troublemaker comes along once in a while
He had a girlfriend on some seasons Helen Taylor, town librarian or teacher, See how he respects, relates to her

15. CLOSING NOTE

NOTE: at the end of this Apostolic Taveau D’Arcy gives her own CBU (Cross Body Movement) Submitted Selah about SHE addresses this things, in light of Holy Scripture (First Church not dogmatic accusation Top Down Now. However, according to proper Submissive Apostle Paul I allow and advise YOU to think and to pray about ,consult one or two, then make the CHOICE about what TYPE, STYLE ,DOGMA “THE RULES” for “authority” and “membership” or “not” like this is (and fully submitted to God’s whole counsel as in Philippians 2:12 “each work out your own salvation with fear and trembling” and I also advise to “choose to be a Noble Berean who would make Minister Saint Apostle Paul “glad!” (also YOUR MAMA!)

CONCLUSION for now..

SIDEBAR: Key Greek & Aramaic Terms + First Church Examples

1. Kephalē (κεφαλή) — Greek for “head”

Literal meaning: Head, source, origin—not “boss” or dictator.
Used in:
- Ephesians 1:22 — Christ as head of the Church.
- Ephesians 5:23 — Husband as source of support and care for wife.
Never used for Peter, Paul, or pastors as “head” over others.
Historical: In early church gatherings (Acts 2:42–47), leadership was shared and Spirit-led, not ruled by a single “head apostle.”

2. Hupotassō (ὑποτάσσω) — Greek for “submit”

Literal meaning: To arrange under in an orderly or voluntary way.
Used in:
- Ephesians 5:21 — “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
- Romans 13:1 — Submit to governing authorities (civil, not spiritual).
Always mutual, never forced or top-down.
🔍 Historical: Paul appealed for Philemon to forgive Onesimus (Philemon 1:9), not commanding by apostolic status.

3. Diakonia (διακονία) — Greek for “ministry” or “service”

Used in:
- Ephesians 4:12 — For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry.
- Acts 6:1-4 — Early church assigned deacons to serve, not rule.
Emphasizes function, not title or rank.
Historical: Stephen and Philip, though deacons, had powerful ministries (Acts 6–8), showing that ministry is not limited to apostles or pastors.

4. Apostolos (ἀπόστολος) — Greek for “apostle”

Meaning: One who is sent; an ambassador or delegate.
Used in:
- Luke 6:13 — Jesus calls the 12.
- Acts 13:2-3 — Paul and Barnabas are “sent out” (not self-appointed).
Never called “rulers” or “coverings.”
Historical: Paul rebuked Peter (Galatians 2:11) — showing peer-level apostolic accountability, not hierarchical authority.

5. Kaphar (כָּפַר) — Hebrew/Aramaic for “covering” or “atonement”

Used in:
- Leviticus 17:11 — Blood makes atonement (kaphar) for the soul.
- Psalm 32:1 — “Blessed is the one whose sin is covered (kāsāh).”
Covering is about forgiveness and peace—not oversight or control.
🔍Historical: No apostle claimed to be a “covering” for others.
Jesus alone is mediator (1 Timothy 2:5).

6. Ekklesia (ἐκκλησία) — Greek for “church”

Meaning: Assembly or called-out ones, used for local gatherings and the universal Body.
Used in:
- Matthew 16:18 — “I will build My Church.”
- Acts 2:46 — Early believers met daily in homes and temples.
No mention of church buildings, brands, or required membership contracts.
🔍 Historical: Church in homes (Romans 16:5, Philemon 1:2), not tied to one denomination or style.

7. Archōn (ἄρχων) — Greek for “ruler” or “prince”

Used in:
- Luke 12:11 — Rulers (civil magistrates)
- 1 Corinthians 2:6 — “Rulers of this age” (not apostles!)
Never used for apostles, elders, or church leaders.
🔍 Historical: Early apostles were persecuted by rulers, not functioning as them (Acts 4:26-27).

8. Presbuteros (πρεσβύτερος) — Greek for “elder”

Meaning: Older person, elder in faith—not necessarily ruling.
Used in:
- Acts 14:23 — Elders appointed in every church.
- 1 Peter 5:3 — “Not lording it over those entrusted to you.”
Elders led by example, not dominance.
🔍 Historical: Local leadership was plural and non-hierarchical (Titus 1:5, Acts 20:17).

9. Charis (χάρις) — Greek for “grace”

Used in:
- Romans 12:6 — “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to us.”
- Ephesians 4:7 — “To each one of us grace was given.”
No gifts, offices, or leaders were superior—all received grace individually.
Historical: Even Paul said, “I am what I am by the grace of God” (1 Corinthians 15:10), not by position.

Summary

These terms clarify that the First Church was decentralized, Christ-centered, and mutual—not top-heavy, institutional, or control-based. Leadership existed, but it was:

servant-hearted (Matthew 23:11),
Spirit-led (Acts 13:2),
and mutually accountable (Galatians 2:11, Acts 15).

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IDENTITY:
WHO IS APOSTLE, SR OFFICE PASTOR, SERVANT FOUNDER CROSS BODY UNITY MOVEMENT, DFW LEADER MINISTRY FELLOWSHIP, SELF GOVERNING TCL

Sister Taveau: A Pauline Servant Apostle

Sister Taveau is a Pauline servant apostle, called to train and equip the ministry leader Body as a “sent messenger” in the spirit of Galatians 1:1–2—“not sent out by any one person or group”—in order to remain impartial and to build bridges of unity. Her mission is to collaborate toward a transformed, pure, diverse, cross-cultural (mind-our-own-business) community, with no big I’s or little you’s.

The use of the term apostle is intentionally lowercase, as was Paul’s, just like every other office: bishop, prophet, pastor, teacher. This reflects the biblical model of the servant leader, not a superstar or elite. Though there may be elevation for Kingdom influence, Paul himself described his own role with humility—as the “offscouring, dung of the world.”

This is the essence of the Cross Body Unity International Movement, also known as EORR: Equal Opportunity REAL RESPECT—for the office of every human made in God’s image. It is a non-legalistic, servant-leader approach in the spirit of Deborah’s office, for such a time as this.

Sister Taveau functions in all fivefold ministry senior offices and is submitted to all Christian governing top leaders according to Ephesians 5:21. She is currently serving as a top ministry leader resource, offering hope and a new perspective, while building a large, pure servant-office community network, which will host Fall gatherings as the Lord allows.

This movement does not require membership—the key is simply: either sent or not sent. One may visit, but there is no pressure to join. Each person is encouraged to hear God for themselves and to balance all things with His Holy Word.

This is a movement focused on First Love and respectful relationship, not dogma, not Bible-thumping, and certainly not authoritarian “top-down” control as is often common.

THE A.R.T. Relationship REAL RESPECT New Christian Ministry, Leader, Lay Perspective

ART. Abiding in JAMES 3:17 Relationship Theology is the criteria for this Cross Body Unity leader silent movement:

1. A.R.T (Abiding RELATIONSHIP)” MAXIM

Abide in Enduring, long suffering JAMES 3:17..so YOU and I won’t HAVE to be mean”

2. OTHER CBU /TCL MAXIM

“This is not so much about the LOOK.. the FORM.. or the LOOT

….it’s about THE FRUIT”

Sister T

WE ARE PRO DIVERSE CALM UNITED COMMUNITY

Need These “MISSING” Abiding

Relationship Training Passages:

Ephesians 2:14–15 (KJV)

14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;

Ephesians 5:21 (KJV)

“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.”

This verse applies to ALL First Church resembling offices, elders, leaders, lay and wedded marriages (according to Chat GPT AI report on First Church authority)

Ephesians 4:1–4 (KJV). (HOW we walk out Fellowship, Life and Professing Christians)

1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

James 3:17 (KJV) We each are CALLED to model the fruit of THIS in all relationships

“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”

Isaiah 1:18 (KJV)

TD’S NOTE:

Don’t berate, make many targeting videos, accuser word curse from your bully pulpit or stand deep scan to read our minds, out soul thirst (safely) from afar.
Rather get off your sofa and RELATE (or maturely purely “privately, face to face meekly confront’ Per Paul Galatians 6:1, Matthew 18:15-16)

“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”

Galatians 6:1 (KJV) (on meekness)

“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

Matthew 18:15–16 (KJV) (private correction)

15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

1 John 1:7 (KJV)

Note: This is for top leaders, elders, lay, community: For it appears to be “conditional” and it observes the fruit and it may remove Jesus Blood Covering WHEN, IF we will not obey, will to comply; Note the last part…appears to be a conditional .

“But IF we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

I ASK ABOUT MINISTRY “SUBMISSION”