As we have studied the doctrine of the church, we have talked a lot about church officers and the importance of the congregation’s authority in choosing their leaders. Therefore, it is only fitting for us to also define the duties and qualifications required of such offices. This Sunday, we will focus on the office of pastor/elder/overseer and the following week, the office of deacon. First, we will see that the New Testament refers to pastor, elder, and overseer (or bishop) as the exact same office. These are not three different offices in the church, but three aspects of the same office. Pastors are elders, elders are pastors, there is no distinction. Then, we will examine the duties and responsibilities of those called to be elders that the congregation might know what God expects of this office. Finally, we will assess the qualifications of one whom God calls to this office, and we will see that while these qualifications (most of them) are elsewhere commanded of all Christians, they are necessary for those called to the office of pastor as an example to the flock.

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