The Primary Role of a Pastor by John MacArthur

The job of a pastor is to first and foremost feed his sheep. That’s why Christ repeatedly charged Peter to do just that in John 21:15-17.

Twice Jesus used the word “tend” (boskō), which could be better translated “to feed.” “Shepherd” (poimainō) embodies all the aspects of shepherding. The shepherd’s task is not to tell people only what they want to hear (2 Timothy 4:3-4), but to edify and strengthen them with the deep truths of solid spiritual food that produces discernment, conviction, consistency, power, and effective testimony to the greatness of the saving work of Christ.

In this teaching John MacArthur explains the depth of Christ’s exhortation. Be blessed as you watch