Pastoring the flock
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Hello again everyone In this week’s edition, we talk about the confusing words of Christian leadership: ‘pastor’, ‘minister’, ‘elder’, ‘overseer’ and ‘deacon’. Christians often mean different things by them (in different denominations) and the world often attaches different meanings again.  How can we make sense of what the Bible says about these roles?  As always, we will no doubt provoke as many questions as we answer. Please get in touch by emailing [email protected] with your questions and comments.  Your brother Tony This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.twoways.news/subscribe
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