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NASB | Ephesians 4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 4:11 And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as apostles [special messengers, representatives], some as prophets [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as evangelists [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as pastors and teachers [to shepherd and guide and instruct], |
Bible Question (short): What are the roles of pastor/lay person? |
Question (full): I am really wondering where we have gotten the strong position held in most churches about what a pastor is supposed to be in this day and age. It seems to me that so many people think that a pastor is supposed to have some sort of authority or rule in the Christians personal life, and that seems to be extra Biblical to me. I guess my question is what EXACTLY is the role of a pastor supposed to be, what is the role of someone under a pastor supposed to be, and what is the Scriptual basis for it? |