I wear dockers and button up collared shirt. May have a sports coat on for Easter.
Preaching I wear banded collar and suit.
I always liked that style of shirt and coat. Just dont get one of those white tabs for your collar
It has always bothered me having things around my neck (I don't know why...maybe I suspect my wife will strangle me one of these days).
But I like the look...GQ Bob.
I wear a coat and tie as the preacher. It wouldn’t be any different if I were not. Prayer meetings just a collared shirt. I am a button up rather than polo kind of person. I have led prayer meeting in dirty work clothes because that is what I could wear and be on time. We are mostly a blue collar church and community and nobody was offended.
We also have had people who take the offering in socks. That was a matter of medical necessity. But nobody seemed to be concerned about it. We are glad to see the people and are not too excited to see what they are wearing.
When I preached I would wear a coat and tie as well. I have found that this is expected with older adults and the younger ones didn't care either way, so I didn't want to distract from the message.
I get the socks thing. I now wear jeans and running shoes. The running shoes is not to run away but for medical reasons. I couldn't run if a mob of angry Presbyterians were chasing me.
Decades ago I vacationed in Bermuda and visited a church pastored by an old friend.
I envied the relaxed dress of the people, light clothing colors and short pants and decided I’d wear Bermuda shorts to church that Sunday.
It felt strange. I couldn’t worship without thinking I wasn’t dressed properly. Even though I blended into the congregation, I was uncomfortable about it.
I’ve never worn shorts to a service since - even outdoor events.
I have very few problems with how other people dress for church, but I learned something about myself that day… I’m simply most comfortable in long pants and a plain shirt.
Rob
I have started attending a church plant (a minister from my church started it in the community). This os very casual, but the members are young.
I think I'll move my membership. Not sure yet. This community church remains close with my church and other Baptist churches in the area.
At one time I was critical of these types of churches. We meet at a school and the pastor does not want a church building.
I have found that this church has gathered unchurched Christians in the community but more importantly has reached others with the gospel that would have avoided other churches. This church is a part of the community, and functions as a community of believers.
They have about 50 members so far, many newly saved. And (not sure how I feel about this one
) I'm the old guy at 56 years old.
I guess what I'm saying is their idea of "church" is a community of believers called out in Christ. They gather on Sunday, but also keep in contact throughout the week. What one wears has not been an issue (it is come as you are....unless you are naked).
