So, my definitions would be that: â 1 Best Practicesâ are the best known method, technique or proven processes used to achieve an end goal â a âstandardâ. â 2 Standards: are usually established by an authority (a rule or principle) or by general consent (defacto standards) as a basis of comparison.
Joel Scott Osteen (born March 5, 1963) is an American televangelist in Houston, Texas. Osteen's televised sermons are seen by over 7 million viewers weekly and over 20 million monthly in over 100 countries. His sermons also broadcast 24 hours a day on Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Channel 128.
I am not saying that is all wrong, but it is not how pastors or elders were appointed in New Testament days. Certainly there is no biblical basis of a mother self-appointing her son to lead and pastor one of God's Churches. The reason Joel Osteen was made pastor of Lakewood is to remain in control of the Church. This is one flaw of Charismatic Churches, a man and a woman start a so-called Church and become the pastor and pastorette of the flock thereby maintaining control.