Bible Discussion Thread

What is the job of the pastor in a church

Hello Jimmy. As we read in Ephesians 4:11, the ministry of the pastor falls in the same category with the others mentioned in that verse - i.e. each position filling their God-given enabling & responsibility for the benefit of the Church (the Body of Christ). In Greek, 'pastor' means shepherd, which implies that their work would be similar to that of a shepherd with his sheep: he guides, provides, protects, disciplines. Today, the pastoral position in many Fellowships usually involves the bulk of preaching; as well as the term has been altered from its original meaning. The Elder was appointed to lead the Assembly of believers & the only ones that have been authorized to teach God's Word, for learning, encouragement, or warning ( Acts 14:21,22; James 5:14; 1 Peter 5:1-4; 1 Timothy 3:1-7 (where bishop is the same as elder)). So, the pastor's position was to focus on the care of the 'sheep' in his charge.

This is just a little slice of the pie. Has God called you? 1 Corinthians 12-14

Job Responsibilities of a Pastor

As a pastor, you provide spiritual leadership to members of a church. Your duties include preparing weekly sermons, preaching and conducting worship services. It's your responsibility to interpret biblical scripture for the congregation. You also provide care and counseling to church members and assist them in crisis situations. In addition, working as a pastor may require you to officiate at special services, such as confirmations, baptisms, weddings and funerals. You collaborate with choir leaders to integrate music into church services. Job hours are a bit irregular, because you must divide your time between conducting worship services, attending social events at the church and completing administrative duties. Additional job responsibilities may include:

Assisting in church financial matters

Overseeing management of all areas of the congregation's ministry

Supporting, overseeing and evaluating congregation staff

Holding regular staff meetings to coordinate ministries

Ensuring church facilities are functioning

Plus more :D

Brother Jimmy, may CHRIST IN US grace us with HIS wisdom and HIS understanding.

You are the church (house of God) (temple of the Spirit), Christ (the WORD)(the Holy Spirit) is your pastor (shepherd).

1 John 2:27 But the anointing (by the WORD) you have received of HIM (your pastor, the WORD) abideth IN YOU, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing (the WORD) teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him (the WORD).

Stop spending you time in the world (television, internet, etc.) and spend it in church (not the ones made of brick) with you pastor (not flesh).