'''Pastor''' is one of the titles given to the ordained leader of a [[Christian]] congregation. The term is used in the [[Roman Catholic Church]], in many [[Protestantism|Protestant]] churches, and in other Christian denominations. The word ''pastor'' is Latin for "herder" or "shepherd".
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'''Pastor''' is one of the titles given to the ordained leader of a [[Christian]] congregation. The term is used in the [[Roman Catholic Church]], in many [[Protestantism|Protestant]] churches, and in other Christian denominations. The word ''pastor'' is Latin for "herder" or "shepherd".
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In modern society the term is preceded by a specific title (the term "Senior Pastor" referring to the person usually giving the weekly sermon, while "Student Pastor" would refer to the pastor overseeing middle- and high-school student ministry).