Thanks for your thoughts Allen, I agree with points 3, 4 & 5 but would challenge 1 & 2. 1 & 2 may be true for your experience or context but aren’t for mine. I was able to study online whilst serving in my local church and received mentorship there. I was definitely taught Christ came to serve and so should we from my local church, mentor and Bible College as opposed to a top down model.
The laity/staff divide is causing ineffectiveness from the church.