With ordinations available on the web how can you know for certain a person is really a Pastor or preacher..Because it is the title they use? What about Divine Training?
2007-12-31 04:52:23 · 15 answers · asked by Brother Enrique 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
anybody can be a pastor anywhere. The profession is not strictly regulated.
2007-12-31 04:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by JiveMan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm really a Reverend and can perform weddings. But you don't see me flaunting that :)
2007-12-31 13:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by Laptop Jesus 3.9 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would not be possiable to know, but if I were to guess, I'd say none. I don't think they have the time to Q & A with us. But thats just me.
2007-12-31 13:00:52 · answer #3 · answered by mtchndjnmtch 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pastors, clergy etc can be confirmed in a few ways.
They have a parent organization that is nationally recognized and registered.
They are recognized and license through the provincial or state government.
There are many bogus licensed people also as they have circumvented the process.
One day the government will catch up and then everyone they performed ceremonies for will find the ceremony to be null and void.
Word to the wise - check out someones credentials before allowing them to be part of your special event.
Rev. Bearman
2007-12-31 12:59:34 · answer #4 · answered by Bearman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pastor Art is, I believe, the real deal (though a bit pedantic in his answers). (Edit: We rarely agree with each other, but I respect his office.)
Father K is an ordained Anglican priest.
Father Joseph (cristoiglesia) is an ordained Catholic priest.
As for the rest ... might as well give them the same benefit of the doubt as you do anyone else until proven otherwise.
2007-12-31 12:57:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only Roman Catholic pastors affiliated with a Church.
2007-12-31 12:57:05 · answer #6 · answered by CrG 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think someone would need to check special boards and things. I can understand your concern.
2007-12-31 12:56:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In certain parts of Philadelphia every other car has a clergy sticker on the back. Beats me as to who is certifying all these people.
2007-12-31 12:56:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only REAL one have been PASTORIZED! MOOOOOOOOOOOO!
2007-12-31 12:56:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work w/ a woman who's a reverend. She got it online. I guess anyone can be one.
2007-12-31 12:56:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋