Cheryl Schatz

My point is that anyone is allowed to aspire to the work of overseer. We see nothing in scripture that tells us who has the “title” of overseer and scripture is silent on naming any particular “pastor”. We recognize these leaders by the work we see them do as they exercise their gifts. Leadership is recognized in the congregation by the work that the person already is doing. Once who aspires to the work of overseer will already be doing the work even before the congregation recognizes him/her.