# pastor #

## Definition: ##

The term "pastor" is literally the same word as "shepherd." It is used as a title for someone who is the spiritual leader for a group of believers.

* In English Bible versions, "pastor" only occurs one time, in the book of Ephesians. It is the same word as is translated as "shepherd" elsewhere.
* In some languages, the word for "pastor" is the same as the word for "shepherd."
* It is also the same word as is used to refer to Jesus as the "good Shepherd."

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* It is best to translate this term with the word for "shepherd" in the project language.
* Other ways to translate this term could include, "spiritual shepherd" or "shepherding Christian leader."
 

(See also: [shepherd](../other/shepherd.md) **·** [sheep](../other/sheep.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Ephesians 04:11-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/eph/04/11)