The final function of the gift of Christ is the pastor-teacher office. These two terms pastor (poimḗn) and teacher (didáskalos) are linked together by a single article, therefore, making it one office. Paul Enns, in The Moodly Handbook of Theology states, “As a pastor, he cares for the flock. He guides, guards, protects, and provides for those under his oversight. As a teacher, the emphasis is on the method by which the shepherd does his work. He guides, he guards, he protects by teaching.”
The function of the pastor-teacher is to provide the congregation with scholarly teaching and apologetics. They are supported by their local congregation. As well, the pastor-teacher selects those educated in the Scriptures, to read and teach (as an extension of his office). The Pastor-teachers lead the prayer times. Depending on the size of the congregation, there may be more than one pastor-teacher. While the bishop functions as the pastor-teacher in the church, not every pastor-teacher would be the bishop.
The function of the pastor-teacher is to provide the congregation with scholarly teaching and apologetics. They are supported by their local congregation. As well, the pastor-teacher selects those educated in the Scriptures, to read and teach (as an extension of his office). The Pastor-teachers lead the prayer times. Depending on the size of the congregation, there may be more than one pastor-teacher. While the bishop functions as the pastor-teacher in the church, not every pastor-teacher would be the bishop.
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