In the New Testament, the terms pastor, elder, and overseer are used interchangeably. All three titles refer to the same office and we believe the New Testament reveals that each local church should be led by a plurality of qualified pastors/elders/overseers.
Pastors are spiritually qualified men who serve the church by exercising servant-leadership, providing oversight, and directing the affairs of the church. They are respected, spiritually qualified servant-leaders who are recognized and approved by the active membership as spiritual men and are therefore voluntarily submitted to and followed by the church members. They are to be humble examples and respected servant-leaders.
Pastors devote themselves to prayer, protecting and providing oversight for the church, preparing the members of the church for works of service, preparing reliable men who will be able to serve as pastors, and the preaching and teaching of the Word of God. Pastors must be able to communicate the Word of God in an understandable way to build up believers and refute false doctrine and false teachers. Pastors are held accountable to the Word of God by the active membership of the church.
You can click the names below for more info about each elder.
