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Men whom call themselves "Reverend"

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HAMel

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Personally I am of the opinion that the highest form of address in Christianity is "Pastor." All the rest, "Reverend," "Doctor," "Preacher," "Brother," are inferior to the greatest honor God bestows on any man, the call to pastor. For God to place His children into the pastoral watch-care of a mere man is the ultimate calling of a Christian.

I'm with you TC..., otherwise, ain't gonna give a "no-never-mind" to a couple of the other comments.
 
preachinjesus

preachinjesus

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I identify myself as "Reverend" at various ecumenical events or civic functions when amongst other clergy.

Usually I just go by my first name or "Pastor ________." Even though I have an earned doctorate, I don't care for that label, though some choose to use it.

I don't understand why people have to be so picky about what folks call themselves. Reverend used to be a term of high respect.
 
preachinjesus

preachinjesus

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Salty said:
I am ordained, but not currently a pastor, so what should I be called?
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Salty

or, Psalty if you dare...

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Crabtownboy

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I believe the choice of what a person wants to be called tells us something about that person.

Now Reverend has a choice. They can be:

Reverend
Right Reverend
Most Reverend
Very Reverend
Right Honored Reverend

Oh so many titles. Being an old fashioned traditional Baptist, why not just Jim, or Bob, or George?
 
Thousand Hills

Thousand Hills

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Crabtownboy said:
I believe the choice of what a person wants to be called tells us something about that person.

Now Reverend has a choice. They can be:

Reverend
Right Reverend
Most Reverend
Very Reverend
Right Honored Reverend

Oh so many titles. Being an old fashioned traditional Baptist, why not just Jim, or Bob, or George?
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In your circles do they use the term Reverette?
 
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T Alan

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righteousdude2 said:
That is an honorable opinion .... but it would be wrong to ramrod it down the throats of those who do not see it as you do!

So glad you have joined us here on the board, but I continue to see you looking to shove your beliefs on the rest of us. It might be more Christ-like not to expect others to believe as you do since the PBC does not have a direct word straight from God regarding some of the many issues you don't seem to believe in!

I use the "Pastor" before my name, but many folks like to introduce me as Reverend, and I am sure not going to pop their balloon.

Try to have a good day, and remember, the office of Pharisee and Sadducee's ended two-thousand years ago! :thumbs:
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You righteous.5,:applause:sir are a sick man. I pray for you and I block you. THERE! In that order. Oh yeah, My Saviour sez, If they hate you wear it as a badge of honor, Son, they hated me too..
 
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T Alan

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Just for the record. I speak only for me. I don't recommend that anyone else do this. On the occasions I have been introduced as "Reverend" I quickly say "NO SIR", I am not to be revered only my LORD is to be revered. I am a sinner saved by amazing unmerited grace. Brother will suit me fine.

And as for the recent Ad Hominem, Righteous1 I forgive you. My response previously was an attempt at humor.

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righteousdude2

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T Alan said:
You righteous.5,:applause:sir are a sick man. I pray for you and I block you. THERE! In that order. Oh yeah, My Saviour sez, If they hate you wear it as a badge of honor, Son, they hated me too..
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WE are also not to cause others to hate us. What kind of witness is that to cause others to stumble? LIke I said, if you don't like the term, fine for you. But let's not knock others who use it, as I am sure they have an opinion too, and it doesn't always meet on the same side of the line in the sand we drew. That is my attempt at humor!

BTW_ If you ignore me, will I ever know? Or better yet, will I really care?
 
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T Alan

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while we are using the "BTW" heres another one.
I believe Jesus, son of Joesph and Mary is the Annointed One of Jehovah. I believe He is 100%man and 100% God. I believe Jesus is Christ.

I believe in the bodily resurrection of a dead Jesus, after three nights and raised on the third day from the tomb. I believe He had a bodily resurrection and was seen by the Apostles and over 500 people before He ascended to sit at the right hand of The Father as 100%man, 100%God. One day, which no man nor angel knows Jesus will return and judge the living and the dead.

SO NOW, Know This. By my above statement of Faith, I cannot be a Pharisee or Sadducee. So try again to label me. There are many that fit.:smilewinkgrin:
 
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quantumfaith

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I prefer to simply be addressed by my name. But then again I do not hold a church position.
 
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T Alan

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quantumfaith said:
I prefer to simply be addressed by my name. But then again I do not hold a church position.
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My attempt was to joke that while you say your prefer to be addressed by your name, you chose to use "quantumfaith" instead of David for your avatar.

I found that amusing.
 
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