Whats the difference between a pastor and a reverend? is there any?

Answer 1

a pastor is a reverend, but a Reverend does not have to be a pastor.
both are ministers, but there are different types. of ministry,

Answer 2

They're the same, although Reverend is usually used as a title before a name, i.e., Reverend Smith. Pastor can be either a noun or a similar title.

Answer 3

Nothing, its just a title. "The Reverend" is traditionally used with Christian names (or initials) and surname, e.g. "The Reverend John Smith" or "The Reverend J. F. Smith". Use of the prefix with the surname alone ("The Reverend Smith") is considered a solecism in traditional circles (although "The Reverend Father Smith" or "The Reverend Mr Smith" are correct though somewhat archaic uses). So also with the use of the prefix as a form of address: traditionally Anglican priests are addressed as either "Father John" (using the Christian name) or "Mr Smith" (using the surname) unless they have another title, such as Canon, in which case they may be called, for example, "Canon John" (Orthodox and Roman Catholic priests are usually addressed as "Father", whether as "Father John" or "Father Smith"). Clergy are also often addressed by the office they hold, such as "Vicar", "Rector", or "Archdeacon", or as "Padre". In many Protestant churches, especially in the United States, ordained ministers are often addressed as "Pastor" (as in "Pastor John" or "Pastor Smith").

Note that in all these examples "reverend" is used as an adjective before someone's name in much the same way that "honourable" (as used for public officials) is. As it is not a noun it is not a synonym for an ordained person. Thus, in traditional usage it is incorrect to say that someone is "a reverend" by using the word as the name of a job or role.

In the United States in the 20th and 21st centuries, despite the protests of the traditional, it is very common to find clergy referred to as "Reverend John Smith" (without "the") and/or addressed as "Reverend Smith". Some contend that these are now acceptable due to common use. Others continue to maintain that such usage is incorrect.

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Answer 4

A Catholic or Protestant pastor is the leader of a local parish or church community.

In Catholicism, all pastors are priests -- but not all priests are pastors. Some Catholic parishes have more than one priest assigned to them -- but only one of them is the "boss," the pastor.

In Protestant churches I believe it works the same way -- all pastors are reverends or ministers, but not all reverends or ministers are pastors.

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Answer 5

A "pastor" means a shepherd. And "reverend" although it is also assigned for "pastors" but actually it means "the honoured", and should be reserved for God. I would hesitate to use the second title, because it contains some element of pride instead of humilty, which the followers of Christ must show.

Answer 6

Pastors usually hit people up for more money than reverends in my experience.

Answer 7

Priest and Reverend are old testament. Pastor and Deacon is New Testament.

Answer 8

"Reverend" is a title of respect. A pastor is a shepherd of the flock...it is the name of the work he does. Both denote a clergyman who oversees a congregation. different groups prefer different titles, but the work is the same.

Answer 9

yes a pastor cons you out your money and a reverend makes you think you owe him money

Answer 10

A pastor is someone who preaches, and a Reverend is someone who performs ceremonies like marriages.


I think. :)