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Why is the head of the church called the shepherd of the church?
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∙ 13y ago
A shepherd ia a man that is watching over the sheep flock, and also, in a way, leading them.
Because he is standing in the place of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd.
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Should a pastor control the church in every thing?
No. The pastor is called to shepherd and therefore must have a certain amount of authority but God is the head of the church. The pastor should be the highest human authority within the church but not so high that he is above accountability from the other elders in the church.
When was Shepherd of the Hills Church created?
Shepherd of the Hills Church was created in 1995.
When was Good Shepherd Church created?
Good Shepherd Church was created in 1880.
What name was given to the head of that church now called the Roman Catholic Church who normally resides in Rome?
The head of the Roman Catholic Church is called the Pope.
What was St. Nicholas' staff called?
St. Nicholas' staff is commonly known as a crozier. It is a symbolic pastoral staff used by bishops and other high-ranking religious figures in the Christian tradition.
Is a vicar the head of a church?
Jesus was obviously the original head of the church. He then chose Peter, one of his apostes to be the pope. From then on the pope, which is also called the Vicar of Christ is the head of the church.
What is the church united together in Christ called?
The true church is called the "body of Christ". Christ is the Head and the church is the body.
What the role of a pastor in a church?
A Shepherd
What is the head of a roman Catholic church called?
Pope
What is the stick that priests use in an orthodox church called?
A pole. Actually, it is called a staff. As a priest is a shepherd to his flock. It is not used by parish priests in the Orthodox Church , only by Bishops or other hierarchy.
When was Church of the Good Shepherd - New York City - created?
Church of the Good Shepherd - New York City - was created in 1911.
Why are Fathers called fathers at a church?
if your talking about priests, they are called father because they are meant to be the closest thing to jesus who is known as the father and shepherd of man.
