these may vary from one church to the other or one ministry to the depending on the visions and the assignment given to individual and group of people who are committed to the service of our Lord God, but as far as the Lord’s World Missions is concerned we enumerate the following functions of the pastors which are broadly divided into two categories.
To the Church:
- Spiritual Leader: A pastor is responsible for providing spiritual guidance to the church. This involves leading and teaching spiritual growth, providing the proper context for worship, and helping to shape the culture of the church.
- Administrative Duties: A pastor is also responsible for overseeing the administrative tasks of the church, such as overseeing finances, personnel management, and working with committees on building projects or other matters.
- Ministerial Tasks: The pastor is responsible for performing ministerial tasks such as presiding over baptisms, funerals, weddings, and counseling.
To the Members:
- Spiritual Counseling: A pastor is responsible for offering spiritual counseling to members of the church, such as offering spiritual advice, providing prayers and guidance, and encouraging members in their spiritual growth.
- Community Support: A pastor should also be a supportive member of the community, facilitating activities or programs that benefit those in need and enhance the wellbeing of the members.
- Crisis Intervention: A pastor should also be available to provide support or counseling during times of crisis, whether it is a life-changing event or personal tragedy.
(Matthew 18:15-17; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Timothy 4:13, 2 Timothy 4:2,
1 Timothy 3:2-7; 1 Peter 5:3, Acts 20:38).