The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum Another question re pastors

Theo,

I would clearly fall into the first group. My understanding of the role of a "Pastor", which I have stated here before, is that of 1) (under)Shepherd, 2) Elder 3) teacher, all of which come under the rubric of "Servant". IMHO, it is impossible for a man to fulfill any of these "roles" when he is alienated from his congregation. Only by knowing those to whom he desires to minister (serve) can he do so effectively. By way of analogy, how could a man hope to be a good father if he lived apart from is children; not knowing their needs, joys, pain, concerns, etc.?

In His grace,