[Natural Law]

"As are all regenerate Pastors."

What exactly is a "regenerate" Pastor and how is Apostolic succession achieved? Is there a Scriptural or Traditional precedent for it?

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"What exactly is a "regenerate" Pastor"

A Pastor indwelt by the Holy Spirit.

"Is there a Scriptural or Traditional precedent for it?"

There is scriptural support which makes tradition totally irrelvant.