true. Though it is possible these gifts could cluster together (as is possible for any of the spiritual gifts), the original language does not demand it in Ephesians 4:11.6 In light of their function, the gift of pastor would be important to those occupying the position of elder in the church. In Acts 20:28 Paul instructs the elders in the church at Ephesus to “be shepherds of the church of God.” In 1 Peter 5:2 Peter exhorts elders to “be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care.”