Was wondering where a “pastor” is considered a “leader” in the Bible?

Not much info about “Pastors” at all. Most is negative at best.

Jer 2:8
…the “pastors” also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal…

Jer 10:21
For the “pastors” are become brutish, and have not sought the LORD…

Jer 12:10
Many “pastors” have destroyed my vineyard…

Jer 22:22
The wind shall eat up all thy “pastors”…

Jer 23:1
Woe be unto the “pastors” that destroy and scatter the sheep…

Jer 23:1
…the LORD God of Israel “against” the “pastors” that feed my people;
Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away…

Eph 4:11
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists;
and some, **pastors and teachers; (**shephereds – a low place)

In the Bible, How many people… have the title pastor?
In the Bible, How many people are… referred to as pastor?
In the Bible, How many people are… ordained as a pastor?
In the Bible, How many congregations are… led by a pastor?

Jer 3:15
And I will give you “pastors” according to mine heart…

These “pastors” have no “Titles” and don’t “lead” congregations.

Jesus humbled Himself, made Himself of “NO” reputation,
took on the form of a “Servant.” Phil 2:7-8

“Titles” when taken, come with, “A little Bit Extra.”
Power, profit, prestige, honor, glory, recognition, reputation, etc.

All those thing Jesus spoke against.

1. If Spurrier cannot get it done for my Gamecocks no one can. I do not know what that does to the analogy, but there it is.

2.It is not about a leaders gifting or talents. It is not about knowing limitations, knowing when to move on, knowing how to reinvent oneself or a vision, knowing more of the Greek and Hebrew and how to regurgitate it so as to keep an audience interested. If a “vision” is needed to keep interest and it is not a direct revelation from God it is a gimmick! Do we not believe that God still speaks and empowers or have we finally become those in 2 Timothy 3:5 and have become fully dependent on our intellect.

It is about KNOWING JESUS and NOT academically! The idea that our religion’s scholars know God more than the rest is Pharisaical and I guarantee repugnant to God Who desires relationship. As we engage in relationship with Jesus we will be given the grace to do and be what ever God intends for us. From relationship we will be given not just fresh revelation but the most needed words for HIS followers. Relationship is NOT a matter of knowing Scriptures; it is talking to God and living in the reality of His presence. IT IS NOT ACADEMIC!!!!!!!!!!!! Seek God like you seek relationship with your spouse or children.

Frankly, if a preacher with a phd in theology does not know Jesus in intimate relationship he has nothing worth hearing. I would rather hear the unpolished monologue of a high school dropout who is intimate with Jesus then a phd who is reliant upon his credentials.

1 Jn. 2:27 As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him.

I am sorry y’all, this organic church thing without the focus being actual relationship with Jesus is just as pointless as the paradigm that God is leading us out of.

I try not to be so ornery, but our house churches are being created and lead by nobody’s and orphans, without Bible degrees, who know God and from Whom their power and authority comes. Moreover, as we continue to build a network of house and open churches in our state I do not expect God to reveal the leadership for such and such an area to be a Bible college grad. I prefer that they NOT be.

What are you counting as “impact?” What are you defining as “returns?”

Is there more to ministry than merely preaching? Could ministry possibly involve incarnating Christ’s faithfulness, love, sacrifice and perserverance? If so, marriage provides a much richer metaphor than sports.

No doubt marriages can get stale, boring and yes, even comfortable. Spouses can take each other for granted. But that does not mean that a marriage should be abandoned. In fact, it may be that at this point God is finally able to do some of His most important work.

After all, we’re going to be “stuck” with each other for all eternity. We better learn now how to be faithful!

I hope this topic gets a bunch of replies.
More than 15 years ago I saw a survey listing the chief reasons why people leave the church, and the top reason was – conflict with the pastor.

First, I want to share an allegory. In modern warfare the opposing side in war knows that there are 2 key tactical elements of a combat team:
1. The one calling out orders and
2. The person who has the radio.
Kill the leader and the others have to figure out who is next in charge and regroup. Kill the radioman and the team temporarily or permanently loses artillary or close air support.

Satan knows if he can get the seminaries to produce deceived, inept, unqualified, unconsecrated preachers, then he can detrimentally influence those who the pastor leads.
In my opinion, most pastors are poorly trained and in many cases poorly supervised.
I have posted on another topic the 3 key points that sorely need emphasis by the clergy of today.
Victory, variety, and activity.
1. The audience is told there is no overcoming the flesh.
2. Almost all pastors preach shallow topical sermons rather than teach large bible sections or books.
3. Pastors do not know how to get their audience working (EPH 4:12)

Almost all emphasis in on informing to the exclusion of involvement.

“Too many Christians are no longer fishers of men but keepers of the aquarium.” Paul Harvey

I have communicated with pastors for 40 years and some listen to input but many are too autonomous and have the Laodicean attitude of having need of nothing.

To any pastors reading this >>> You are a traveling salesmen, we are satisfied customers. You get paid to be good, we are good for nothing.