
02. What Is a Pastor?
The UnSunday Show
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Reconsidering the Traditional Pastor Role
The chapter challenges the traditional elevation of pastors within the church community, critiquing the hierarchical structures and honorific titles commonly used. It questions the historical glorification of early church figures and their influence on the consolidation of power into a singular pastor or bishop role. The speaker advocates for a communal model where elders and pastors are viewed as equals among the congregation, emphasizing collective shepherding and the priesthood of all believers.
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