Pastor - title or role?
It all comes down to either serving or being caught up in self-righteousness. My prayer is that people know several things from scripture. The term Pastor comes to mind. Here are some thoughts: 1. The only time the title of Pastor is mentioned as a title is the Chief pastor is Jesus. 2. Some are called to pastor, now called pastors, but to do the function. 3. Elders are to pastor. Pastoring is a part of the many functions of what the Bishop, overseer or elder is to do. It is another way to serve, shepherd the flock. Serving. If you think "pastor" is a title and an office - then it is best to rethink it. Even in the Restoration movement we use the term pastor = elder. But really the pastoring is a function of the elders. Elders = office. pastoring = role, function. Overseeing what to be doing as well. The duty is to pastor not be a pastor. Pastoring is more of a duty, gift, not a title. The elders were to pastor. The leadership is to pastor. In the RM movement there shouldn