PART 3: Jesus the Chief Shepherd

Theology, What is a pastor?

Read previous If the Old Testament looks forward to a faithful shepherd of God’s people, pastors must remember that this shepherd imagery is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus the Chief Shepherd. While the shepherd imagery of the New Testament can be used to refer to...

PART 4: A Biblical Definition of a Pastor

Theology, What is a pastor?

Read previous We have been trying to make the argument that a definition of the term “pastor” must start with good exegesis of key texts from the Old and New Testaments, and from a solid understanding of the whole shape of Scripture. Having laid some of the...

How do I recognize a false teacher?

Practical Application

We’ve made the argument that one of the roles of a pastor is to guard the church against false teaching and against false teachers. This role leads to a very important question, how do I know if someone is a false teacher? Jesus described false teachers as those who...

Can women be pastors?

Practical Application

To accurately define the word “pastor” today, you have to address the issue of whether women can be pastors. In our culture, the topic is not one that can be avoided. Instead of appealing to one passage of Scripture as the definitive word on this issue, I’d like to...