In our tradition, authority remains at the local church level. (rachelheldevans.com)
My ten years of observing the Assemblies of God lead me to believe that the charisma is most alive and well at the local church level. (religion-online.org)
«National women leaders should be a reference point,» she said, «but not a replacement for female leadership at the local church level.» (christianitytoday.com)