They can even help equip other members for works of ministry. They can invite other members to join them in their ministries during the week. They can mentor and set examples of service. They can pray for other members. In all these ways, members can assist the pastor.
Every member is a minister.
This service may be formal or informal, routine or as-needed, in the church or in the community, in the home or in the workplace, in public or in private. It may be initiated because of a person's specific abilities and talents, or simply because a need existed that the member was able to fill. A person who serves as a volunteer in the specific role of providing spiritual oversight and leadership to a congregation. Pastoring involves teaching the word of God, preaching the gospel and training members for leadership and personal ministries. Pastoring is only one of numerous types of ministries that can be done in the church.