God's Word describes and prescribes a plurality of qualified men to serve in church leadership.

God's Word uses the terms elder, overseer, and shepherd interchangeably in referring to one office.

• Presbyteros: elder
• Episkopos: overseer, bishop
• Poimenas: shepherd, pastor

The qualified men who hold the office of pastor / elder / overseer are responsible for the leadership / oversight, teaching / doctrine of the local church.