I understand that Catholics use the term Priest for their clergy but in Protestant denominations, what is the difference between a minister, preacher, and a pastor? Do certain denominations have particular titles for their clergy? Does the title used denote their level of training/education? Or does it refer to the number of people in their congregation? Does their title depend upon whether they are paid a salery or have another occupation besides clergy?
2006-11-13 05:49:53 · 5 answers · asked by amberdawn 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Preacher=Pastor=Minister All the same thing
2006-11-13 05:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by harry_potter_kid 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not the same.
each denomination is different.
there are far too many details to discuss here.
go to the Library and get a book on Christian Denominations.
2006-11-13 05:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by King 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are all the same, has nothing to do with education or the size of the congregation.
2006-11-13 05:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by flashypsw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of your questions are answered here:
http://www.orthodoxinfo.com/general/kalomiros.aspx
http://www.orthodoxinfo.com/general/dragas.aspx
2006-11-13 06:06:50 · answer #4 · answered by todaywiserthanyesterday 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all means the same thing.
2006-11-13 05:54:37 · answer #5 · answered by ♥DRV♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋