I Thessalonians 5:12 refers to pastors or leaders when it says they are to "...know those who labor among us...". They are responsible before God to lead and guide you. Hebrews 13:17, "Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you." Pastor R Michael Stromile served as The Sr: Pastor and shepherd  of our church.