Subtle Lordship

"I expect you to do what I say."  In christian circles where Biblical profiles in leadership are ignored, this phrase is not spoken,  instead it is burned into the followers with an angry penetrating gaze whenever implied directive is not immediately perceived and unquestioningly executed.  This is typical of leadership that does not see the need for the more advanced levels of communication found in caring relationships.  Unfortunately, this approach to leading, is all too common in the Church of Jesus Christ.