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Originally Posted by Aquila
To me, a "pastor" is an elder who serves as a spiritual guide and mentor. He is no dictator. He doesn't demand conformity to his will. He counsels, advises, and allows you to seek God and make choices, helping you to learn how to discern the voice of God for yourself. He is secure and doesn't hold your mistakes against you, but rather is always there to lift you up should you make the wrong decision. He acts as a loving spiritual "father" in the Gospel.
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Many men are like that, until you disagree or challenge them on something you think they say, believe, or teach is wrong.
Nonetheless, God bless the ones who have the heart you described above.
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