pastors authority in the church
Matthew Chapter 28:18
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Matthew Chapter 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Matthew Chapter 28:20
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
John Chapter 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John Chapter 10:16
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
Acts Chapter 14:23
And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.
Acts Chapter 20:28
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Ephesians Chapter 4:11
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:12
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
1 Timothy Chapter 3:1
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
1 Timothy Chapter 3:2
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
1 Timothy Chapter 3:3
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
1 Timothy Chapter 3:4
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
1 Timothy Chapter 3:5
For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
1 Timothy Chapter 3:6
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
1 Timothy Chapter 3:7
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
2 Timothy Chapter 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Titus Chapter 1:6
If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
Titus Chapter 1:7
For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
Titus Chapter 1:8
But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
Titus Chapter 1:9
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
Hebrews Chapter 13:7
Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Hebrews Chapter 13:17
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
1 Peter Chapter 5:3
Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
1 Peter Chapter 5:4
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
1 Peter Chapter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
1 Peter Chapter 5:6
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: