Of course Pastor is plural in Ephesians 4 ,all of the gift ministries are plural in that passage because it tells us of the many people God would be gifting for the edification of the church. Furthermore “pastor” may be being used synomenously with the Word”elder” these days.Timothy was instructed in his leadership of the churches by Paul...he seemed to have been told to take actions such as to rebuke Elders which sin in the presence of all of the elders...how could he do so if all Eldership is co equal?
Bill, are you thinking that Timothy was an elder, bishop, or shepherd (”pastor”) that fulfilled the qualifications for these offices in I Tim. 3? If so, what is the evidence for it?
Thanks again.