The word pastor derives from the Latin noun pastor which means "shepherd" and is derived from the verb pascere – "to lead to pasture, set to grazing, cause to eat". [6]
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Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a pastor as “a spiritual overseer,” and this is a role talked about in the Bible. The word “pastor” comes from the Latin pastoris, meaning “keeper of cattle” or “shepherd.” In John 10:11, Jesus tells his disciples, “I am the good shepherd.”
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The first point to note is that a pastor is the spiritual leader and shepherd of a Christian community (or congregation), particularly in Protestant communities. The term is derived from the Latin noun pastor, which literally means “shepherd.”
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