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  1. Salty

    Salty 20,000 Posts Club
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    You mean a brother in the Lord, or as a brother DJ! :smilewinkgrin:

    No, not a problem at all :jesus:

    High Exalted Premier Salty

    ps, what do you mean "if" I waiting for us to fellowship before or trip to Heaven
     
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  2. KenH

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    When a young elder (does that sound oxymoronic?) I went by Pastor Bob. Returning from commencement when I earned my first doctorate I was amazed and flattered to see the church sign had been changed overnight to say Dr Bob.

    Bob is familiar; either "pastor" or "doctor" distinguishes the high calling I am privileged to hold as an elder. So the combination gives respect to the position and still friendly, casual.

    I would prefer the biblical word - "elder" (bishop and pastor both describe a small part of what an elder does). Out here in Mormon country? Most "elders" are 20 year olds on a two-year "mission".
     
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  4. MrJim

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    I call them all the same..."Preacher"~haven't been corrected yet:laugh:
     
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    I am not a pastor, so everyone can call me "his royal majesty." On less formal days, you can address me as "your excellency."
     
    #25 saturneptune, Oct 25, 2009
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    If I win the Nobel peace prize, I might reconsider.

    But as of now, first name is the plan.
     
    #26 rbell, Oct 25, 2009
  7. Tom Butler

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    You keep that up and the church is going to take back that pin they gave you because of your humility.

    Of course, if you ever wear it in public, they'll take it back then, as well.

    You can't win this one, your excellency.
     
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    Any title that both the pastor and congregation are comfortable with. Pastor is a title given to a person in the role of pastor, and that's fine. Rev is usually a style, and not a title per se, bestowed on a person to be revered, in similar fashion that Mr/Mrs etc would be. In some places, it's used to refer to a scholastic dean, for instance. Rev also imples educational achievement, but not always. That's why the title "The Rev Dr..." is not uncommon. But my pastor has a Master's. Referring to him as Pastor Master is a bit much.
     
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  9. Salty

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    Sounds good to me G.
    Salty

    ps in formal settings should I address you as GB?
     
    #29 Salty, Aug 27, 2010
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    I don't really care what people call me so long as its not derogatory.

    As a staff we just call each other by first name. When introducing myself in pastoral care situations I'll stay fairly informal and mention that I'm a pastor at such and such a church.

    Ironically in my formal communication with other churches and denominations, particularly in Europe I am referred to at Reverend and rather like it in the appropriate context.

    In the end it doesn't matter to me...just don't call me Doctor because I can't do a thing for you medically. ;)
     
    #30 preachinjesus, Aug 27, 2010
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    funny, cos the doctoral degree was always academic, not medical. In England, medical doctors are called Mr. if you respect them.

    Cheers,

    Jim
     
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    Using the title Reverend is correct when addressing most Protestant clergy. I use "Pastor" when talking to a person in a pastoral position RC or Protestant. Otherwise it's Mr., Ms, or Monsignor.
     
    #32 Squire Robertsson, Aug 27, 2010
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    Everybody just calls my hubby by his first name. I, on the other hand, get to call him sweetie, honey, and his first, middle, and last name (but only when he forgets to take out the trash.)
     
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    The proper use of reverend is The Reverend Mr. name name.........this is how it is used in England.

    Cheers,

    Jim
     
    #34 Jim1999, Aug 27, 2010
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    Since I drive a tiny little sports car (a 1991 Miata) I am known as "Faster Pastor".

    :laugh:
     
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  16. Salty

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    I am also a driving instructor, what should be my title?
     
    #36 Salty, Aug 27, 2010
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    Stupid. You are risking your life.
     
    #37 gb93433, Aug 27, 2010
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    I prefer Shepherd, It is certainly Biblical. I also think Reverend is appropriate, And if they have a doctors degree either earned or bestowed I call them Doctor.
     
    #38 Berean, Aug 27, 2010
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    How about Master Pastor for someone with a M.Div?
     
    #39 tinytim, Aug 27, 2010
  20. SBCPreacher

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    So someone with an M.Div and an D.Min., is he called Master Doctor Pastor or Master Doctor Reverend Pastor?
     
    #40 SBCPreacher, Aug 27, 2010
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