[BlueCat]

Strange question for this forum...but depends on the founding docs of the church I would think.

[Vigilanteman]

Correct. The business equivalent is:

Pastor = CEO
Deacon Board = Board of Directors
Voting Members = Shareholders

I know a lot of people are uncomfortable with comparing churches and businesses. But that's the way things work.

Otherwise, it comes down to a "My God/Jesus is superior to your God/Jesus" mud slinging match.