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<!-- interlanguage:start -->[[ko:감독]]<!-- interlanguage:end -->'''Overseer''' (Greek: ''episkopos'') is one of several titles used in the New Testament—alongside ''[[elder]]'' (''presbyteros'') and ''pastor'' (''poimēn'')—to describe those entrusted with leadership, governance, and pastoral care within the [[Church]]. As the Church developed beyond the apostolic age and adopted a more organized structure, the office of overseer gradually emerged as the highest position of authority in local congregations.
'''Overseer''' (Greek: ''episkopos'') is one of several titles used in the New Testament—alongside ''[[elder]]'' (''presbyteros'') and ''pastor'' (''poimēn'')—to describe those entrusted with leadership, governance, and pastoral care within the [[Church]]. As the Church developed beyond the apostolic age and adopted a more organized structure, the office of overseer gradually emerged as the highest position of authority in local congregations.


==Etymology and Usage==
==Etymology and Usage==