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Pastor Elder And Overseer Are The Same Office
- The New Testament uses pastor (poimen), elder (presbyteros), and overseer (episkopos) interchangeably for church leaders.
- Paul and other authors apply these terms across passages like Ephesians and Titus, showing overlap rather than distinct offices.
Elders Serve Equally As Under Shepherds
- All elders are pastors who shepherd God's flock; there is no New Testament hierarchy of superior elders.
- Peter models this by calling himself a 'fellow elder' and charging elders collectively to shepherd, not lord over, the church.
Pastor Describes Congregation As God's Flock
- Burk Parsons describes his congregation as God's flock that he belongs to rather than owns.
- He emphasizes elders he serves with are fellow elders of God, not subordinates under his ownership.