Is it ok to call the leader of the Lutheran church a "Pastor" ?
Also, who in Lutheran church helps those in need? Say who do the member of the church need to approach in the event of the financial hardship?
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2006-09-19 14:32:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am a member of a Lutheran church and yes they are called Pastor, or Reverend. if one is unfamiliar with them.
Our church belongs to a local ministerium - a local group of churches that pool funds to help those in need. One pastor has the "duty" each month and handles the need calls.
We generally are not in a position to help members with financial need, instead all requests do through the local ministerium which helps the individual members to avoid embarrassment.
We also help on a national and international level with projects and donations.
2006-09-19 14:56:25 · answer #1 · answered by chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lutheran Churches usually address their minister as a "pastor," which literally means a shepherd.
Independent congregations most generally have boards of governors who would decide about helping people in need. Mission congregations might not have a budget that permits such help, but could relay a request to the mission board of their synods. You could start with the pastor, or minister.
2006-09-19 21:37:10 · answer #2 · answered by Warren D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the Leader of the church is called a Pastor.
2006-09-19 21:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋