What About: Elder, Overseer, Pastor?

Elder, Overseer, Shepherd, Pastor, Bishop, Apostle

Various Christian traditions have different meanings for these terms. It can be confusing, and the meanings of these words have been obscured over the years. 

• What does the Bible say?
• How are we to understand the Lord’s will regarding church leadership?
• What are the various roles of church leaders?
• Why in the world do we use these terms?!
• What is a Bishop?
• What marks an Apostle? 

Let’s get into it.