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801 My Journey to Life, Step 20—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries, p. 12.1 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… Spirit! Pastors and church leaders should make every effort to identify the gifts God has given to the members of their congregations and, as far as possible …
802 My Journey to Life, Step 23—The Church, p. 12.1 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… as pastors, overseers, elders, and deacons who function as under-shepherds of the congregation.
803 Counsels on Relationships, p. 9.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)
In the same way, don’t encourage your peers to confide in you when they should only be talking with a pastor, licensed therapist, counselor, or God. Don’t assume a role that isn’t yours.
804 Counsels on Relationships, p. 122.4 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… , or pastor. Remind them that they are not alone, and that there are people who care about them. Encourage them to pray for the bully.
805 Counsels on Self-Identity, p. 60.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… local pastor and the church board.
806 Counsels on Mental Health, p. 9.7 (Ellen G. White Estate)
Reflect: Imagine how someone you trust, such as a pastor, parent, friend, or even your guardian angel, might view your situation. What advice would they give you? How would they encourage you to see things differently?
807 Counsels on Mental Health, p. 64.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… a pastor, mentor, friend, or family member. Make sure to choose your advisors carefully! Though godly counselors can offer you support and guidance, pray with …
808 Counsels on Wellness, p. 24.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… wise pastor once told me that God never blesses you for only your own benefit — He also blesses you to comfort and encourage other people. This powerful realization …
809 Counsels on Lifestyle, p. 108.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… a pastor or Christian mentor will also benefit someone who’s struggling in secret. Through total reliance on God’s power and recognizing our own inability …
810 Counsels on Christian Worldview, p. 173.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)
“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,” Ephesians 4:11, 12 NKJV
811 Counsels on Christian Worldview, p. 173.4 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… some pastors and teachers. What will these do? What true evidence will they give of their calling? How will they reveal that they are the chosen of God? In the …
812 Counsels on Church Life, p. 27.4 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… . These pastors, evangelists, and teachers are there to prepare everyone else for their roles, help the church grow in maturity, and promote a sense of unity …
813 Counsels on Church Life, p. 62.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… a pastor or elder? They can help you explore how to contribute to the church's mission of witnessing and sharing Jesus with others. https://www.ministrymagazine.org …
814 Counsels on Church Life, p. 62.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)
“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” Ephesians 4:11, 12
815 Counsels on Church Life, p. 105.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)
… the pastor's job. While deacons handle the logistics, we can just kick back and enjoy the service. God gives everyone gifts to benefit the church. God expects …
816 Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary, p. ARCHPASTOR.1 (Noah Webster)
ARCHPASTOR, n. Chief pastor, the shepherd and bishop of our souls.
817 Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary, p. ASSOCIATION.7 (Noah Webster)
6. In ecclesiastical affairs, a society of the clergy, consisting of a number of pastors of neighboring churches, united for promoting the interests of religion and the harmony of the churches.
818 Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary, p. BISHOP.4 (Noah Webster)
2. In the primitive church, a spiritual overseer; an elder or presbyter; one who had the pastoral care of a church.
819 Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary, p. BROWNISM.1 (Noah Webster)
BROWNISM, n. The doctrines or religious creed of the Brownists, who maintained that any body of professing Christians united under one pastor, or communing together, constitute a church independent of any other.
820 Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary, p. BUCOLIC.1 (Noah Webster)
BUCOLIC, a. [Gr. a herdsman; pastoral; L. buculus, an ox; bucolicus, pertaining to cattle, pastoral.]