God's Word makes it clear that His authority is to held in high regard.
If you have an ear for the Lord, you will hear his voice when His people exercise their gifts.
He speaks through imperfect man. He reveals Himself through imperfect man. He leads through imperfect man. He loves through imperfect man.
Soldier of The Cross, respect is not about the person in the office, it is about the office. If there are issues, pray and perhaps go quietly to another to pray. Let the Lord deal with any problems. Do not be defiant and do not publicly challenge. You will only make a fool of yourself.
He who went after you and wooed you, will attend to His Own.