The Bible says...
It is quite clear from 1 Peter 2:4 and 9 in particular, that the Old Testament idea of a priesthood has been superseded by a priesthood of all believers – every believer has the responsibility to intercede for others and be something of a bridge between them and God. So definitely no clergymen who want to act out as priests.
Trained, professional leaders
On the other hand, the church needs mature, well trained leaders representing the five areas of leadership set out in Ephesians 4, namely pioneers and planters (called apostles - the word means sent as an envoy); prophetic people who are gifted to hear from God and proclaim, or preach; evangelists who are gifted to connect with those who don’t yet know Christ through explaining the good news; shepherds, who care for and nurture the ‘flock’ — new converts need plenty of coaching; and teachers, who can take the breadth of God’s word and put it across simply, so people grow in understanding. Not sure there are any clergymen in there.
Avoiding power and pretension, embracing the Way of Jesus
The pretention of using the title ‘Father’ is something Jesus specifically spoke about as forbidden: “And do not
call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one
Father, and He is in heaven" (Matt. 23:9).
Pastors (meaning shepherds) who model the Way of Jesus among those who are near and also “far off", definitely. And some ‘clergymen’ see themselves in this way and serve the Master well. Clergymen that seek title and position, no.