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Which Matters Most: Title or Function?

Which Matters Most: Title or Function?

Let's stop playing semantics with the word pastor.

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Kelley Mathews
Mar 31, 2025
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Every day, I play Wordle, KeyWord, and Connections, online games that test my skill with words. So in one sense, I really enjoy word games. But when it comes to theology and grammar, playing semantics becomes dishonest and misleading.

Hey, Pastor

Let’s talk about the word pastor. The Greek word poimēn means shepherd and is most …

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