Brethren assemblies are led by the local church elders within any fellowship. Each congregation has a body of appointed unpaid male elders and ministerial servants. Formal discipline is administered by congregation elders. Political and religious power rested with community elders rather than hereditary chiefs. Then Judas comes with an armed mob, sent by the chief priests, scribes and elders. In Methodism, deacons began as a transitional order before ordination as elders (presbyters). Fijians lived in societies that were led by chiefs, elders and notable warriors. Children are unable to disagree with elders. "Sungkem" is Javanese tradition to ask for blessing and forgiveness from parents, grandparents and elders. Mohican villages were governed by hereditary sachems advised by a council of clan elders. Among them are Confucian respect for elders. Continental Reformed churches are ruled by assemblies of "elders" or ordained officers. He made common cause with conservatives among other Party elders. The Hall was the meeting place of the Council of Elders. Role of khap panchayats (caste councils of village elders) has been questioned.