Relational

Etymologically, the Greek word "thelema" (will) is probably derived from the words "theein lian," which denote "a clear vision" on behalf of the person desirous of something; the word may, on the other hand, originate in the phrase "theletou lemma," implying the possession of that which is desired. They were spirit led.

Either way, it is never intended that the human will be broken or crushed, but only that it be educated and guided. This is the difference between the secular or other types of platonic  systems of business or governed to drive them per se,  verses a spirit led life of the Christian in terms of  being an ensample or elder, by way of love over gain,  and those who seek to learn  or any governing force in the kingdom of God is never to be a dictorial in function in his body who are his people.

Yet the Church is not solely hierarchical in its ministry and service, the Holy Spirit is poured out on all the people of God. Each faithful is considered king, priest, and prophet, while the gifts of the Spirit are many and varied (1 Cor. 12:28-30), understood as being neither restricted to the ordained ministry nor reduced to the level of obedience alone (cf. 1 Thess. 5:19-20).
I believe the word office is non scriptural, not found in scripture ,  the invention of men, the priesthood of all believers is a function of the spirit and God free to work through any of them in their gatherings as he pleases not as man rules over his presence.  

This is what Christ referred to in the word chaber  my deep friends, is relational not professional..  Whatever that means an elevated class of their own order...and other terms in Hebrew or Aramaic deal with  servitude and fatherhood over  the world,s systems.

Which is largely the  case in the political  world  lost  it's credibility for it; deeply abusive practices of law and persecution often on a global scale  called sin...