> Jeremiah 3:15
> John 21:16-18
> Ezekiel 34:2
> Ephesians 4:11-13
> Acts 20:28
> I Peter 5:2-3
> I Timothy 3
> I Timothy 5:17
> Titus 1
> II Timothy 2:2
> II Timothy 3:16
> Acts 6:1-7
> Romans 12:6-8
> Hebrews 13:17
> Exodus 18:21

I read through those passages and see a leadership, teaching and shepherding role that looks very much like the role of “pastor” we see in today’s churches.

I think it’s possible you’re getting hung up on the title “pastor”, but failing to recognize God’s design for the church to embrace the role of a “pastor”.

We may not agree on the label, but the role is certainly found in Scripture.

Did anyone have the “Title” “pastor” in the Bible?
Was anyone ordained a “pastor” in the Bible?
Any congregations “led” by a “pastor” in the Bible?

And every “pastor” I’ve met also had
the “Title” “Reverend.”

Does anyone have the “Title” Reverend in the Bible?

In my experience…

Titles become Idols.
Pastors become Masters.

Heavy weights on shoulders NOT easy to lay down.

Jesus taught “His Disciples”
NOT to be called “Master/Leader”
For you have “ONE” “Master/Leader” The Christ.
Mat 23:8-10 KJV

Ezekiel 14:1-7, speaks about “Idols of the Heart,”
and now God will speak to us according to
the “Idols of our Heart.”

And other sheep I have,
which are not of this fold:
them also I must bring,
and they shall “hear my voice;”
and there shall be “ONE” fold,
and “ONE” shepherd.
John 10:16

One Fold – One Shepherd – One Voice.
If Not Now, When?

Be blessed in your search for Truth… Jesus.