1. Paul’s Example of Leadership and the First Church Model

You reference Galatians 1:1-2, where Paul asserts his apostleship, not from human authority or appointment, but by Jesus Christ. Paul’s leadership model, as you rightly point out, was not one of fame or recognition. He was not “sent out” by any human organization or group but was directly called and commissioned by God. He was often viewed as an “offscouring of the world” (1 Corinthians 4:13), reflecting a humble, servant-hearted leader who was not concerned with the approval or control of human institutions.

The First Church model, as  noted, was one of mutual submission (Ephesians 5:21). This mutual submission was centered in Christ and was expressed not in hierarchical authority or control but in servant leadership. There were distinctions of roles (such as apostles, elders, deacons), but there was no domination, and mutual respect governed the relationships. The key here is freedom in Christ, which does not mean autonomy or isolation but being free from legalistic control or authoritarian structures that don’t reflect Christ’s heart.

Application to Your Situation: As a leader in ministry, you are in line with Paul’s example of leadership that is not dependent on institutional approval or human hierarchy. You are  not duty-bound to be “covered” by any other ministry or person if that relationship imposes control, especially when it’s based on false authority or the principles of Phariseeism (rules, control, wealth, manipulation). The modern practice of requiring a leader to be “covered” in the sense of being under the control of another minister or organization is not found in the New Testament. We are under the covering of Christ, and our authority comes from Him, not human structures.

2. The Issue of Being “Covered” by Another Ministry

The idea that women (or men) must be “covered” by a pastor or apostle is a relatively modern construct that finds little support in the Bible. Being “covered” by someone in the Bible typically refers to God’s protection (Psalm 91:4) or the general care within the body of Christ, not submission to another person’s authority in an unbiblical way.

This is the sr office example: When a new person walks onto someone’s MINISTRY TURF style property, visits their movement, and then gets far off “perceived, discerned, detected” as “THERE’S.” 

1. NOW is their property

2. NOW is automatically to be monitored, reported as  “under ” their authority (national apostolic WELP)

3. NOW must be “apostolic submitted “TO THEM “

One of the signs of this issue is that they have never once taken the time to chat, inquire about your name, your position, or whether you are officially joining.

This is a widespread problem, especially in the deep South, among prophetic, gifts-based, word-teaching, and Pentecostal circles, along with many operating under Levitical Patriarchism (LP). I’ve observed a number of individuals with psychic-occult tendencies claiming to be prophets. I need to report this, as it has been a noticeable issue since my study began in the 1980s.

These groups enforce governing rules that demand people like me, and others, to officially submit and be “covered” under their authority. However, I am not part of that. I have freedom in Christ.

God has given me a movement of my own to offset the harsh doctrines of WELP (Wealthy Elite Leadership Patriarchy) and WELM (Wealthy Elite Leadership Matriarchy), which often emphasize harsh achievement-based leadership. So, they may rant and rave, but I am not sent to be under their controlling authority.

I apologize if this sounds direct, but the truth is that many of these individuals refuse to see me simply as a fellowship Christian. Instead, they label me based on my race and gender — a white female — and wrongly assume that I’m infringing on “their turf.” While I correct this error when necessary, these experiences have provided valuable insight into what is happening across the USA, particularly within the seer and prophetic movements that have leaned toward celebrity culture but often lack true Christlike love.

I teach apostolic doctrine now, because of this.

Note: I am liberated in Christ by the Lord, His Word, and the teachings of Paul. Even before that, I was raised to be fully free — free to think and hear God for myself. Why? Because my father, who held a senior pastor office, was a patient, non-WELP, non-Pharisee, loving leader.

I am also free not to join any church or ministry unless and until the Creator Father directs me. Based on my study of the Bible, the First Church, and Paul’s teachings, I know there is no biblical requirement for me to be “covered” by anyone.

I lead a separate movement, Cross Body Unity International, which is not against other ministries or leaders. However, it does stand against the practices of accusation, character assassination, and psychic mind reading from afar that I’ve observed in some circles.

Any ministry or subculture that operates under constant accusation, sly legalism, or false authority — meaning Big Boss control — is not rooted in the Bible or the First Church. Instead, it is often a result of Levitical Patriarchism (LP), a tradition influenced by seer Colonial WASP culture. This institutional form of control is what I now refer to as The Christian Patriarchy. I want no part of being “under” such systems.

This type of shepherding covering often turns into old boss turf-guarding and resembles a neo-Phariseeism cultish movement.

My Perspective

In my opinion, these authoritarian models have more in common with Phariseeism than with the authentic, servant-hearted leadership of the First Church. True biblical leadership is marked by servant leadership, mutual respect, and non-biased submission — principles that reflect the character of Christ.

Any form of manipulative, subliminal, or fear-based authoritarian control is an area of biblical expertise and authority in which I’ve been called to operate.

These systems often rely on human structures, cult-like behavior, cliques, and ministry totalitarianism that elevate the “personality” of certain leaders or ministries above others. This creates caste systems that result in relationship bias, favoring some while marginalizing others. It also fuels the widespread American Christian ‘tough, hard-nosed’ culture of respecting only a select few deemed worthy, all under the influence of a religious spirit masked as spiritual authority.

Beneath it all is a toxic culture of accusation and fear, a pattern I am committed to liberating, restoring, and apostolically reforming. Many within these systems are subjected to manipulation, control, and psychological intimidation, often made to feel like less than others. Some are even treated as if they are personal property or are exploited financially, emotionally, or sexually — much like Eli’s sons in 1 Samuel.

I am keenly aware of these patterns, and that is why I choose to distance myself temporarily from ministries or leaders who operate in such ways. If they choose to respect my calling and my office and walk in repentance, I remain open to reconciliation. I am not bitter, offended, or critical — as is often falsely assumed and gossiped about — but I stand as a 2 Timothy 3:16-17 doctrinal reprover and corrector within the House of the Lord. I know I am His beloved, and He is mine (Isaiah 1:18), and I walk in relationship respect with all people, even those who oppose me.

3. Women in Ministry and the Lack of Subservience to Legalism

By God’s miracle grace, this Non WELM, non celebrity, tame Her was not raised under legalistic views about women, which is significant.

Many Christian communities,usually speaking in tongues or cessationists, particularly those with patriarchal structures or Levitical Pharisee-ism, impose rigid gender roles that undermine the value and leadership potential of women in ministry.

These views often draw on :selective interpretations of Scripture”which I have studied, and been reporting on now to “de-frag” ministry accusation. And by and large the totalitarians who rabidly far off lambast and repeatedly “US” (meaning the far off non LP leader, women), always focus on passages that seem to limit women’s roles without considering the full counsel of Scripture, * (or history the Church and when THIS STARTED (I have researched it and reported on in frequently) ‘

In my estimation the “full counsel of Scripture” taken in First Church (not Bible thumping) context and the prophetic Hero Role Model of the Gender Respecting ‘Christ”  affirms the gifts and callings of women in the body of Christ.

• Women in Ministry: The Bible affirms the leadership roles of women in several places. Deborah (Judges 4) was a judge and prophetess, Phoebe (Romans 16:1) was a deacon, and Priscilla (Acts 18) worked alongside her husband Aquila in teaching Apollos. The apostle Paul himself acknowledged the work and leadership of women in the early church (e.g., Philippians 4:3).

• While certain roles in church leadership (such as apostle or elder) have been debated, the overarching biblical principle is that God calls and equips both men and women for ministry, and they should not be excluded or limited by human traditions.

• Legalistic Views on Women: Legalistic or controlling views about women, often tied to Western patriarchal systems or “Pharisaical” structures, can diminish women’s roles in ministry. These views are grounded in human traditions and societal norms, not biblical truth. As you mentioned, you have not been raised under such subservience, and it seems that your calling is not to be bound by these legalistic frameworks.

4. The Cultural Influence of Western European Levitical Patriarchalism

I advise that this type of Levitical Pharisee-ism or Patriarch-ism is often connected to wealth-driven, control-focused, and patriarchal structures found in certain Western ministries. These movements frequently create a “Boys Will Be Boys” Inner Circle of Christian Ministry Big Patriarchy, which has gained significant control over the majority of Book of Acts-style music and ministry spaces.

When I attend conferences or events where the WELP-style office ministry fellowship operates, I often encounter this top-down authoritarian control combined with anti-women misogyny. (They are welcome to prove me wrong, should they ever genuinely relate and engage.)

I don’t have a personal problem with their choices, but from my teaching perspective, I simply stand for freedom in Christ and reject their tendency to attack strangers like myself. This mindset feels prehistoric and immature — more like an Anti-Christ club than a Fellowship of the Saints (Hebrews 10:24-25).

Since I am not under their authority nor a member of their system, I have the freedom to leave without issue. However, I genuinely feel for the many regular-attending women within these ministries who are often dominated, subservient, and treated as a lower caste. Based on local media reports and testimonies, it seems that these women are frequently expected to submit in ways that go far beyond biblical submission.

False Teaching Produces False Authority Religious Structures

These structures are often built on influence, power, and wealth, which can be spiritually corrupting. Jesus warned against this kind of hierarchical, power-driven leadership, saying, “The greatest among you shall be your servant” (Matthew 23:11).

The temptation of Phariseeism is to seek prestige, wealth, and recognition rather than a humble, servant-hearted ministry. (as in Not Ephesians 5:21 like Christ, Paul and First Church)

Application to You: As a woman in ministry, you are not under obligation to submit to these types of authoritarian structures. You are not property, and you are not bound by the demands of ministries that seek to control, manipulate, or impose hierarchical authority. True biblical ministry is about freedom in Christ, mutual submission, and equipping others for the work of the ministry.

5.TD ASKS

Q  Modern Christian: According to First Church Bible, Jesus, Paul

Are You Duty-Bound to Be “Covered” by Anyone?

Answer :No, you are not duty-bound by the Bible to be “covered” by anyone in the sense that you are implying, particularly if that covering involves being placed under someone’s control or authority. Your covering is Christ, and your authority in ministry comes from Him alone.

**Mutual submission (Ephesians 5:21) is the biblical model, which reflects a relationship of equality, respect, and love within the body of Christ, not one of dominance or control.

When it comes to your calling and leadership, you are not obligated to submit to any human institution or person that seeks to dominate or control your ministry. You can be mutually submitted, respectful, and humble, as Paul was, without being micromanaged or controlled. Your ministry is valid because it is commissioned by God, not by any human organization, and you are free to operate in that calling without being coerced into submission by institutional, patriarchal, or Pharisaical structures.

**Continue to walk in the freedom that Christ has given you, respecting others but refusing to be bound by human-made systems of control.