In christendom this is widely seen. the pastors are often viewed as having more authority than the elders, and they seem to be the ones who take the lead in ministering.

does the bible view these terms as the name for different offices occupied by different persons, or does the term refer to the same office?

Another thing, should the appointment as an elder or a minister mean that those names become a title to the holders?

we do hear pst. this and deacon that. I do not find the apostles in the bible taking these as religious titles like we see today.

what do you think? there are two things that needs your comments:

- Pastor and Elder, do they refer to different religious offices?

- should they be taken as religious titles?

Err.. Well I think the difference is 'One makes sure the share comes in..The other makes sure his share gets to him'

♥Dεs•Chγκσ♥:
Err.. Well I think the difference is 'One makes sure the share comes in..The other makes sure his share gets to him'

lols.

Elders refers to leadership generally , either deacon, bishop ,pastor ,evangelist or what have you

Joagbaje:
Elders refers to leadership generally , either deacon, bishop ,pastor ,evangelist or what have you

any scriptural prove?