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18and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.%u201d (Romans 12:3-8)d.%u201cEach one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To himbe the glory and the power forever and ever.%u201d (1 Peter 4:10-11)Since these lists are not identical we conclude that they are not exhaustive.Shepherd, Pastor, Bishop Evangelist, Preacher, Minister TeacherDeacon One who shows mercyOne who gives aid/helps Exhorter One who gives Administrator The following summarizes some of these functions.Evangelists and preacher%u201cIn the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.%u201d (2 Timothy 4:1-5)Pastors, Overseers and Elders1.Prepare God's people for works of service2.Serve as overseers