text: whats the difference? whats the difference between a pastor and priest? a priest (e.g., in roman catholicism) tends to be an intermediary between god and humans. hence confession of sins to a priest; mass by a priest; exreme unction by a priest etc.  a pastor (e.g., in protestantism) is more of a shepherd, or a leader, who leads and guides the people in their search for god.  cordially, john http://www.godsci.org