What title would you give someone who has been ordained in a Christian ministry? What would they be called by someone who wants them to perform a marriage ceremony? Are they called Reverend, Pastor or Minister? Such as Pastor Joe Smith, Reverend Joe Smith, or Minister Joe Smith, or do they have a title like that at all?
I have a friend who was recently ordained, so I have questions like this for another friend of mine who doesn't know him and she is getting married. She would like to talk to him, but doesn't know how to address him, and I haven't been able to get a hold of him yet to ask. Does anyone know??
Thanks!
2007-07-12 09:22:18 · 16 answers · asked by Phoenix 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think it depends on two things. It depends on the denomination, and how much study the minister has done.
For example, my youth pastor studied four years at bible college, got his bachelor's in youth ministry and was called Pastor Joe.
Then he decided to go back to school and complete his courses at home, for another four years. He was just recently ordained and now we call him Reverend Joe. Hope that helps.
2007-07-12 09:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by Angela K 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Jomo, I have performed two weddings: one in Michigan and one in Illinois for either I did NOT have submit my ordination to the county clerk. Neither went by a certain registry of Ordained Ministers. I was Ordained online through "World Christianship Ministries" The only two states I cannot legally marry is Oregon and New York
2016-03-19 06:21:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pastor is a common term for a Christian Minister. Reverend is generally reserved for a person with an education in Protestant Theology. A Priest is just Catholic.
2007-07-12 09:27:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Since the Bible does not specify a title for this position, we simply call our Minister "Brother". We call all baptized males "Brother", and all baptized females "Sister".
Our elders get the same respect, and the same title, "Brother". We are all equal in God's eyes, so we might as well be equal here on Earth, too.
Now for me, our Minister is also a personal friend. When he is not performing a church related task, I call him by his given name just like I would any other friend.
2007-07-12 09:35:17 · answer #4 · answered by Barry F 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pastor if you have a congregation and a church, Reverend and Minister if you don't but do ministries.
2015-09-22 11:47:11 · answer #5 · answered by MARY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no generic answer to this.
Personally, I don't use any term unless it's specified - see how they introduce themselves. There's no real accomplishment involved in ordination, as anyone with an internet connection and a few minutes can become legally ordained in all 50 states.
2007-07-12 09:26:59 · answer #6 · answered by Brent Y 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
different denominations use different titles. most common are reverend and pastor. minister is much less common. i also know many who just go by their first name. especially with family and friends. if you're unsure just ask. most are not shy about answering.
2007-07-12 09:27:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This one has been called a lot of things I cannot repeat here because I am not a christian.
Reverend is the generic term used.
2007-07-12 09:44:35 · answer #8 · answered by Ray T 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the denomination of Christian, because I know that Catholics are Father.
2007-07-12 09:26:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the denomination but most I know go by reverend.
2007-07-12 09:25:22 · answer #10 · answered by Jason J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋