Difference between a pastor and the evangelist

Christianity has a lot of religious titles.
Pastor, evangelist, and prophet are just a few
of them.
The interesting thing is that not enough Christians
know what each title means or the exact details of
any position.
Thankfully, Pulse Religion is here to shed some
light on this confusing titles.
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Pastor
This one is very popular in Nigeria. It has become
the norm to see this title used for just about
anyone that preaches but what does it really mean.
The word itself is based on Latin and Greek’s
translation for “shepherd.” The Bible shows us that
the function of a pastor (shepherd) is to tend and
care for the needs of his congregation.
This position is perfectly described in the Gospel
of John when Jesus says: “I am the good
shepherd. I know my own and my own know me,
just as the Father knows me and I know the
Father.” (John 10:14–15) Further description is
seen in John 10:3 and 11.
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Evangelist
A lot of people see evangelists as those that go
out into the streets to preach and those that have
crusades, Reinhard Bonnke » for instance.
Still, the Book of Acts helps us understand exactly
what this position is really about. Here, Philip is
described specifically as an evangelist in Acts
21:8.
It reads, “The next day we left [Tyre] and came to
Caesarea; and we went into the house of Philip the
evangelist, one of the seven and stayed with him.”
Earlier, Acts 6:1–7 tells us that Philip was one of
the seven deacons chosen to help distribute food
to widows in the first Christian community thought
Hebrew widows were receiving preferential
treatment. (Acts 6:1–7)
Acts 8:14–17 adds that Philip also helped to
proclaim the gospel, cast out demons, heal and
baptize Samarians and a eunuch in Verses 26–40).
Prophet
T.B Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All
Nations (SCOAN) » is probably the most Man of
God that goes by Prophet but is he right to do so?
The word “apostle” originally came from the Greek
language. It was used for ambassadors or envoys
in the Greek society.
These people were expected to embody the
interests of the king or president they represent.
No wonder, the term was used for the twelve men
around Jesus Christ.
They were expected to be like him because they
had been around long enough to reflect his
mindset.
Hence, an apostle is expected to be a complete
embodiment of the person he represents.
What does the Bible really say about leadership
roles
Ephesians 4:11 outlines five leadership positions
for the church. They are Apostles, Prophets,
Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers.
The verse read, “ And He Himself gave some to be
apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and
some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the
saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of
the body of Christ.”
Ultimately, every church should have a person or
people that fulfil the function of these five
positions.
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Inemesit Udodiong
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A graduate with a degree in English
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