1. Are You the Pastor?
Ephesians 4:11-13
Introduction 1. 2. 3.

2. 1st Issue – Misunderstanding
Why the Question?
1st Issue – Misunderstanding
1. A Pastor is guide as well as an overseer of the flock.
2. While the preacher may be a leader in the church, this does not automatically make him an Pastor.
Why the Question
A. 1st Issue - Misunderstanding
1. A Pastor is guide as well as an overseer of the flock.
2. While the Preacher may be a leader in the church, this does not automatically make him an Pastor.
B. History Issue
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3. 1. For many denominations this has always been the term used.
Why the Question?
2nd Issue – History
1. For many denominations this has always been the term used.
2. It’s a tradition & teaching that has been passed down for many years.
Why the Question
B. 2nd Issue - History
1. For many denominations this has always been the term used.
2. It’s a tradition & teaching that has been passed down for many years.
II. Who is a Pastor?
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4. What is a Pastor? What does the Bible say?
As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before thee.
Jeremiah 17:16 (KJV)
II. What is a Pastor
A. What does the Bible say?
1. Jeremiah 17:16 (KJV), the NKJV says Shepherd instead of Pastor
Not on Screen - 16 As for me, I have not hurried away from being a shepherd who follows You,
Nor have I desired the woeful day; You know what came out of my lips; It was right there before You. Jeremiah 17:16
2. A “Pastor” is seen here as an Shepherd & a leader in the church.
But does a Pastor serve alone?
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5. A Pastor never serves alone, only in plurality. Acts 20:17 (elders)
What is a Pastor?
Only one Pastor?
A Pastor never serves alone, only in plurality.
Acts 20:17 (elders)
Acts 20:28 (overseers)
1 Peter 5:1-2 (elders, overseers)
II. What is a Pastor
B. Only one Pastor?
1. A pastor is never a pastor alone, only in plurality.
2. Acts 20:17 (elders), Acts 20:28 (overseers)
1 Peter 5:1-2 (elders, overseers)
III. Who is in the Pulpit.
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6. Who is in the pulpit? Biblical Terms
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
Ephesians 4:11
III. Who is in the Pulpit
A. Biblical Terms
1. Ephesians 4:11
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7. a bringer of good tidings, an evangelist
Who is in the pulpit?
Biblical Terms
Evangelist
a bringer of good tidings, an evangelist
the name given to the NT heralds of salvation through Christ who are not apostles
III. Who is in the Pulpit
A. Biblical Terms
1. Ephesians 4:11
2. Evangelist
3. Minister
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8. of any one ministering or rendering service
Who is in the pulpit?
Biblical Terms
Minister
of any one ministering or rendering service
any one who aids another in any work
III. Who is in the Pulpit
A. Biblical Terms
3. Minister
4. Preacher
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9. Who is in the pulpit? Biblical Terms Preacher
In the NT God's ambassador, and the herald or proclaimer of the divine word.
III. Who is in the Pulpit
A. Biblical Terms
4. Preacher
5. Reverend
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10. Who is in the pulpit? Biblical Terms Reverend
This term is never used in reference to someone who proclaims a gospel message.
III. Who is in the Pulpit
A. Biblical Terms
5. Reverend
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11. He sent redemption unto his people:
Who is in the pulpit?
Biblical Terms
Reverend
Only used in Psalm 111:9, KJV.
He sent redemption unto his people:
he hath commanded his covenant for ever:
holy and reverend is his name. Psalms 111:9
III. Who is in the Pulpit
A. Biblical Terms
5. Reverend
Psalm 111:9
Definition of Reverend
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12. It’s interesting that the NKJV translates reverend “awesome”.
Who is in the pulpit?
Biblical Terms
Reverend
Similar to reverence.
It’s interesting that the NKJV translates reverend “awesome”.
III. Who is in the Pulpit
A. Biblical Terms
5. Reverend
Definition of Reverend
Similar to reverence.
It’s interesting that the NKJV translates reverend “awesome”.
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13. The simplest term, is the humblest term.
Conclusion
The simplest term, is the humblest term.
Most humble men ask you to call them by their name and not by title or Bible term.
The simplest term, is the humblest term.
Most humble men ask you to call them by their name and not by title or Bible term.