Difference between Pastor and Apostle

Pastor

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The minister or priest of a Christian church. Literally, a shepherd.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To serve a congregation as pastor

Example sentence: I can tell you 100 percent Pastor Jones will not burn the Quran tomorrow. There will be no Quran burning.

Apostle

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief.A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the Mormon (twelve-seat, hence the term) administrative council.(Cambridge) A man who is plucked, i.e. refused his academic degree.; a method of certifying international documents.A letter dismissory.A note sent to an appeal court presenting the appeal in summary.The trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal.