see Ephesians 4:11-12
A pastor is a child of God who the Lord equips to listen well with brothers and sisters in the family of faith; to lend assistance along this journey of life in Christ.
see Matthew 28:19-20
The elemental definition of disciple:
DISCIPLE Someone who follows
another person or another way of life and who submits himself to the discipline
(teaching) of that leader or way. [1]
Jesus Christ is the leader. Growth in Him is the only way of true life; anything less is a decaying existence.
see Mark 12:29-31
Pastoral Care in Discipleship is the work of a pastor coming alongside his or her brothers and sisters in Christ assisting them to identify the most important questions that need to be asked in their circumstances, then listening together to the Lord's guidance for the health, growth, strength, and multiplication of healthy loving relationships.
[1] Elwell, W. A., & Comfort, P. W. (2001). Tyndale Bible dictionary. Tyndale reference library (384). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.
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