Pastor Emeritus is correct. The title first, then the "disclaimer" stating the retirement.
The title "Pastor Emeritus" usually refers to a pastor who has been involved greatly in a congregation's life. This pastor may have been the one who founded the particular church body, or one who had just retired. Usually a Pastor Emeritus is given the title as an honor and as a way of saying, "well done, now you can rest." In other words, a Pastor Emeritus is not expected to continue his work at the church, but to enjoy retirement. This does not mean that the Pastor Emeritus cannot agree to fill in or assist when needed.
The title "Pastor Emeritus" usually refers to a pastor who has been involved greatly in a congregation's life. This pastor may have been the one who founded the particular church body, or one who had just retired. Usually a Pastor Emeritus is given the title as an honor and as a way of saying, "well done, now you can rest." In other words, a Pastor Emeritus is not expected to continue his work at the church, but to enjoy retirement. This does not mean that the Pastor Emeritus cannot agree to fill in or assist when needed.
I introduce to you Reverend Dr. John Doe, pastor emeritus of Couch Baptist Church.
If the question has not been answered yet, then maybe there is no answer. The term is not applicable to churches.
It is up to the particular church denomination/sect as the emeritus is a title honoring a retired pastor.1 Timothy 5:17New King James Version (NKJV)Honor the Elders17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
That is the correct spelling of the Latin term "emeritus" (earned, merited).This term is frequently used to designate retired or semi-retired professors or clergy (e.g. bishop emeritus).
Rev. Jeremiah Wright retired from his church in 2008, after many years as its chief pastor; he is now Pastor Emeritus, but does not have any day-to-day duties.
Reverend Herman Sampson, Pastor
Emeritus - (revision September 13, 2005) The Emeritus Deacon category was adopted in 1987 to honor those deacons who have given outstanding, meritorious, and loyal service to the church and to the board of deacons, and who have attained the age of 75 years. The current deacon chairman, the pastor and three of the most recent deacon chairmen nominate Emeritus Deacons. If approved by the board, the nominees are presented tot the church for approval. Emeritus Deacons would not have the right to vote, but Emeritus Deacons would be eligible to serve as a Rotating Board Deacon through the established deacon nominating process and, as such, would be entitled to vote.
The usual spelling is hyphenated "co-pastor" (one sharing pastoral duties).
The plural is chairmen emeritus.
Honorably discharged from the performance of public duty on account of age, infirmity, or long and faithful services; -- said of an officer of a college or pastor of a church., A veteran who has honorably completed his service.