pastorsA minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation. This was one of the gifts provided by the Holy Spirit to be used in the body of Christ; the Church. The Greek word poimen is translated either as shepherd or pastor. A pastor ministers like a shepherd to a flock. He works under the Great Shepherd, Jesus. See 1 Peter 5:1-5. He is one who leads, nurtures and cares for God's people. They are to be people who have servant hearts, unselfishly loving the flock over which they've been given charge. The Scripture also warns the shepherd to be careful how they minister to the sheep because there will be strict judgment from Christ for those who been given this key ministry position by God. (See the word shepherd, plus study Psalm 23:1-6 what the job description of a shepherd/pastor is.)the pastors also transgressed against me, Jer 2:8I will give you pastors according to mine heart, Jer 3:15against the pastors that feed my people; Jer 23:2and some, pastors and teachers Eph 4:11
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