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Originally Posted by NightOwl
From what I see, according to the Bible the word pastor and elder are the same thing, and when refering to the church, the word elder is always puurl , and that seems to indicate more than one leading the church, not just a pastor/elder but more than one
1 Timothy 5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
Titus 1:5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: |
Amen, That's why it says to call for the elders of the church not pastor of the church.
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