True Spiritual Authority in the Church: episode 3 - The Pastor: -E043• 2026

The Pastor: God's Heart for Shepherding His People In this episode we explore the biblical role of the pastor and what true shepherding looks like according to the New Testament. In many churches today the pastor has become a professional position shaped by institutions, boards, and organizational systems. But the Scriptures present a very different picture. Pastors are not produced by human systems. They are gifts given by Christ to care for His people. Together we will examine what the Bible teaches about shepherding the flock of God, the responsibility to feed the church with truth, and the danger of leadership that becomes focused on reputation, numbers, and finances rather than the spiritual health of God's people. We will also look at the New Testament pattern of shared pastoral care among elders, and why shepherding was never meant to be confined to a single weekly message from one individual. Finally we will consider God's promise in Jeremiah that He will raise up pastors after His own heart who will feed His people with knowledge and understanding. This episode is part of the series True Spiritual Authority in the Church, where we are rediscovering the ministries Christ gave to build and strengthen His church.