Yet another question

[jesus_freak_for_life]

Difference between pastor and minister?
Thanks,
Jenn

 

[EJO]

I think that depends on your denomination. I honestly think there is really no difference.
Different churched use different lingo.

Just call them a "paid holy man"

 

[jesus_freak_for_life]

Is there something wrong with being paid? How else are they to make a living?

 

[Mr.Cheese]

Yeah, that's definitely something dependent on which church you are asking.

 

[Mr.Cheese]

Nope. Nothing wrong with being paid.

 

[Hewitt]

It can even change as a church grows. I remember several years ago when we called them ministers, but now we have adopted the term pastor. They are the same in my eyes.

 

[RickiAnn]

[blur=2]Does the same thing go for a Reverend?

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[jesus_freak_for_life]

Thanks.

 

[EJO]

Is there something wrong with being paid? How else are they to make a living?

Sorry I think you misunderstood me. It is a internal joke that our church pastor calls himself.
"Paid Holy Man"

 

[jesus_freak_for_life]

K

 

[stumpsitting101]

I personally don't use "Reverend" when addressing a "Man of the Cloth". I do not hold others to this idea, just me. I feel the definition and the thoughts this word gives, should be reserved for only one, being the Lord Himself. Now, that is my personal way of thinking. I just use Pastor, Brother and sometimes Dr. when it applies.
Today I think we, in general, apply all these names as to mean the same.
Ken

 

[OracleX]

They are the same as far as I know. The only thing I can think of is licencing. Not all pastors are licenced where usually all ministers are.

 

[Kirisutokyoo-shinja]

Pastor is the called or presiding "in charge" person of ministry and of that church. Ministers are the same but are not the "man of that church" who God placed as the head. (thats how it is at my church)

 

[Monika]

Does the same thing go for a Reverend?

I read somewhere that "Reverend" is, according to etiquette, the proper way to refer to a pastor, preacher or minister (whatever you happen to call them!) when putting the title & name in writing, mainly on more formal occasions (weddings, invitations, etc).

Looks nice, anyhow!