There is none. They mean the same thing.
The most common terms include: minister, preacher, pastor, and priest (priest is usually used in reference to Catholic "pastors").
No, a minister is a broader term that can refer to any ordained religious leader, while a pastor specifically refers to a leader of a Christian congregation.
The shepherd. The shepherd is the leader minister or preach of a flock of sheep....a group of Christian believers. Pastor comes from the word pastoral.
Any one whom God has called to preach the gospel (salvation by grace through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary) is a preacher/minister. A preacher/minister who has accepted a full/part time position as the spiritual leader of a church is a pastor. All pastors are preachers/ministers, but not all preachers/ministers are pastors.
Priest. The minister of some Christian churches, particularly Catholic, is the priest. Some may call them pastor. This is the person who may read scripture and preacher the word of the Lord! :)
The Hebrew word Komehr (כומר) refers to any type of Christian clergy, such as a priest, pastor, minister, parson, vicar, reverend, etc. It is a non-specific term.There is no specific term for pastor in Hebrew.
Yes, he was an ordained minister and pastor in Knoxville.
Both terms are used to describe clergy in the Protestant church. The terms are two different ways to look at the work of the clergy. The term "pastor" refers etimologicly to the picture of a shepherd: one who guides, feeds and guards his flock. The term "minister" refers more to the administrator of the congregation
A pastor is a leader of a Protestant Christian congregation, responsible for preaching, teaching, and pastoral care. A priest is a ordained minister in the Catholic or Orthodox Church, who administers sacraments and leads worship. A reverend is a title used for ordained ministers in various Christian denominations, often used interchangeably with pastor or priest. Each has specific roles and responsibilities within their respective churches.
People say that Barack Obama's a Christian, right? Of, course! Well, what about his pastor. If he is a Christian. How can he have and support a pastor that preaches and talks about HATE! Then, how in this lost world can he be a Christian supporting a Pastor who preaches about Hate? How? Its junk!
A priest is generally associated with the Catholic or Orthodox Christian tradition and can perform sacraments like Mass and confession. Reverend is a term used for ordained ministers in many Protestant denominations. A minister is a generic term for a person who leads worship services. A preacher gives sermons and teaches about religious beliefs. A pastor is typically a minister who leads a congregation and provides spiritual leadership.
I heard he is an christian pastor