Powerful systems, powerful pastors and popes tend to increase the occurrence of spiritual abuse.  But, what is this abuse? Kevin Swanson defines humanist terms in biblical language, and proceeds to list the ways that pastors give way to sin. . . some personal confessions included. But, in the end - the rule of eldership within churches and between churches is God’s system of accountability.  Every pastor should seek it out in humility, despite its obvious inefficiencies.