The Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches recently reported that there were 600,000 clergy serving in various denominations in the US. But that figure included retired clergy, chaplains in hospitals, prisons and the military, and many others.
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4,152 in the North American Division, minus 293 in Canada, making 3,859 in the United States.
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I dont know much about the Muslim faith, but I do know that the Adventist church does not forbid us to marry other religions. However, the Bible does state that we should be equally yoked in our marriages, which basically means that it would make things a lot easier if you were both on the same page spiritually
Most Seventh-day Adventist pastors cap at approximately $45-$50,000, within his/her lifetime and that only occurs when one lives in a high cost of living area, e.g. California, Connecticut, etc. The median is around $37-$45,000.
Adventists can get married in the Church of Christ or any other church. Adventists recognize marriages performed by clergy of any denomination or public officals. Some Adventist pastors will not officate at a wedding between an Adventist and a non-Adventist.
Prophets, church, pastors
Pastors are plain people who evangelize. They are no different than you or me. Therefore, i believe that they will be judged same as us.
A Seventh-day Adventist who becomes a Christian minister of the gospel within that denomination is called a "pastor" or a "minister". He or she is not usually called "reverend" and is never called "father" (pastors have very little in common with Catholic priests). The Adventist Church has a worldwide church organization which includes several levels, the highest of which is the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The General Conference is led by one person, known as the GC president. The current GC president is Jan Paulsen.
Pastors are allowed to marry people because they are leaders of a religious community and or/church that believes in marriage. See related link for details..
The US actor Will Smith was raised Baptist. He has ties to the Church of Scientology but claims to be simply a Christian. He has no known ties to the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
No. Absolutely not.
YES! Seventh Day Adventist Christians have sexual thoughts. We are humans created by Almighty God. However, we must guard our thoughts before they tempt us into sin.
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