 Oh, I admit that a pastor does some of those other duties and more as well. But they're not of the true essence, the nature and purpose of his office. No, he's been called by God to point sinners to their Savior by preaching and teaching. To baptize them into their Savior. To absolve and forgive them in the stead and by the command of that Savior. To feed them with the Savior's body and blood in the Lord's Supper. And in so doing, the pastor serves God.