Is it ok to call the leader of the church "Reverend", "Minister", or "Pastor" ?
Also, who in Baptist church helps those in need? Say who do the member of the Baptist church need to approach in the event of the financial hardship?
2006-09-19 12:24:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In the Baptist church both Conservative Baptist and Southern Baptist, all forms you mentioned are acceptable to refer to your church head presenting sermon materials. Each church has it's own section for helping those in need. You would need to contact the individual church office in order to find out if that one has a division for your need. As far as a financial hardship, you still should try the church office however it is my experience that they will probably just say that they will pray with you about it.
2006-09-19 12:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would answer yes, it is acceptable to call the minister "minister", "pastor", "reverend", or "brother" so-and-so. Probably depends on tradition of that church, and Pastor or Brother are what are the most common for Southern Baptist (at least where i live).
deacons are the servants of the church. however individual churches may have a benevolence ministry, or they might just take up an offering if the entire church is aware of the need. The Baptist denominations are very individual and independent minded. You'll never get two that do the same things alike.
2006-09-19 19:29:09 · answer #2 · answered by more than a hat rack 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Pastor is usually the leader of Baptist churches.
I would approach a "deacon" about financial needs.
2006-09-19 19:27:55 · answer #3 · answered by BABY 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, in my church (independant, fundamental baptist) we call our pastor either pastor or preacher. Our church does help those in need, but it depends on what kind of need. If it is a food need, we have a food pantry. But the requirement is, you must first attend a Church service first.
As far as financial, if you are a member of the church, I would talk to your Pastor. If you are not, I would not ask a church for financial help. I would go through different organizations that have been established for these types of needs. (Social Services, Local Township Trustee, etc)
2006-09-19 19:29:54 · answer #4 · answered by ktjokt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, you don't call the Pastor "Reverend" because only the Lord holds that title.
the Baptist church helps the needy and orphans and widows as the Bible instructs. as well as aid missionaries.
if you are having a financial hardship, you should contact the one of the deacons of the church.
2006-09-19 19:32:27 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Poetic1♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, as Christians, we are all "ministers". Reverence is reserved for God. Pastor is okay, and is socially acceptable. Though, I wonder if my pastor is upset sometimes when I just call him by his first name.
Oh, and, if your in some kind of financial need, I would talk to the pastor or the a deacon, they aught to be able to help is some way shape or form.
2006-09-19 19:30:45 · answer #6 · answered by Jason M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The ones I'm familiar with generally use Pastor. As for who to approach in need of financial help, generally one could call the office and speak to the church secretary who could point them in the right direction.
2006-09-19 19:28:29 · answer #7 · answered by Lefty Lucy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You call them Pastor and go to the Deacons and Trustees for financial hardships
2006-09-19 19:35:31 · answer #8 · answered by Stephanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First Pastor.
Second everyone should be willing to help but I would approach the pastor. He is the best one to get every one organized and going. If you need help they should be able to help with food, clothing and possibly shelter.
I'm terribly sorry if you are going through a hard time. God bless you and I will pray for your situation to get better!<><
2006-09-19 19:31:09 · answer #9 · answered by niaflower 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they are usually called Pastor.
2006-09-19 19:26:38 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋