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Definition of pastor: a shepherding/caretaking leadership term synonymous with elder

Everything Women Can and Can't Do According to the Bible： Women in Ministry part 13 02:33:39 – 02:35:12

Mike defines how he uses the word 'pastor' based on scripture.

Ephesians 4:11 mentions 'pastors and teachers' — the only time the noun 'pastor' is used as a title in the NT. Mike believes it refers to elders who pastor and teach. Some think 'pastor' just means caretaker (anyone caring for people). Mike argues it's a caretaking LEADERSHIP term — the concept of shepherding is used of Jesus (1 Peter 2:25, Hebrews 13:20, John 10:11), of elders specifically (1 Peter 5, Acts 20), and of Peter as apostle. Every time it's used, it carries authority connotation.
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Everything Women Can and Can't Do According to the Bible： Women in Ministry part 13 @ 02:33:39

2024-03-01

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Ephesians 4:11 1 Peter 2:25 Hebrews 13:20 John 10:11 1 Peter 5 Acts 20 poimen pastor definition shepherding
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