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What do you call a baptist minister Do you call him Pastor Smith Reverend Smith Mr Smith?
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Pastor Smith.
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Never Reverend, sometimes Brother, but usually Pastor. It varies a little between churches and individuals as to how they wish to be known. In some cases, they would be referred to as Dr. if they have a PhD in ministry/theology.
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But you shouldn't call someone a doctor if they don't have a doctorate, though many elderly preachers are known to have been given honorary doctorates due to their generosity to a particular school.
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Also, sometimes, Preacher Smith, or (say his first name is...Bob) you would say Preacher Bob. It depends on how formal the church is, how the pastor feels about it, and sometimes how young the pastor is.
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Usually the Pastor/Preacher of the church lets you know what to call them. Most Baptist Pastor/Preacher will correct you or suggest that you call them one or the other, as far as I know, I have never heard one being called Minister or Brother by a congregation member. Now if you are also a Pastor/Preacher or another one is speaking to one, they usually call each other Brother.
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I can't speak for churches and congregations in other places, but here in the south, it is extremely common for the congregation to call their mininster "Brother Joe". Actually, I have never even heard any member of a congregation to address or to refer to their minister as anything but "Brother Joe", especially with Baptist, Pentecostal, non-denominational, among others.
As for addressing or referring to them as "Doctor", there are quite a large number of ministers who do have a Ph.D in ministry/theology, and it is quite common to address and refer to them as "Doctor Smith".
Furthermore, "Reverend" is often thought by many to be reserved for God and Jesus, since they are the only ones to actually be revered.
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Is reverend an adjective?
It originally is, meaning worthy of reverence. But the modern use is as a noun for a religious minister. It is capitalized when used with a name, e.g. Reverend Smith.
Is a Lutheran a priest or Pastor?
Both. American Lutherans usually call their clerics "pastor." It is also common, while a little less common, for Lutheran a cleric to be called a "priest." In the European Lutheran countries, the term "priest" is almost always used to refer to the office while "Pastor" and "Father" are both common titles of respect (and "Mother" where the ordination of women is allowed.) "Pastor" means shepherd and refers to the all-encompassing nature of ministry and spiritual counsel. "Priest" tends to refer to the cleric's role as presider over sacraments, declarer of absolution and religious teacher of scripture and Church doctrine. So, both are appropriate. It depends on the country. The Lutheran churches of Scandinavia seem to use both "priest" and "pastor". However, in Australia and New Zealand, the term "priest" is never used, nor is "Father", but instead the term "Pastor" is used. "Priest" and "Pastor" are only used in reference to the Roman Catholic and the High Anglican churches. The formal name with the Lutheran church is "Reverend". Thus, one could refer to "Pastor Smith", "Reverend Smith" or even say "Reverend Smith is my pastor". The generic term is also "minister", i.e. a minister within the Lutheran church.
What title do you address an ordained Unitarian minister by?
An ordained Unitarian minister is typically addressed as "Reverend" followed by their last name. For example, you would say "Reverend Smith." In informal settings, some may also use "Minister" or simply their first name, depending on the preference of the individual minister.
What religion was Pastor Lucious Smith?
Church of England. Pastor Lucious W. Smith has pastored the Friendship Baptist Church in Pasadena, California since 1996 http://www.pfbchurch.net/pages/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=38
Should reverend Michael smith be capitalized?
Yes. It should be--- Reverend Michael Smith.
What is the proper salutation when it is a husband and wife and the wife only is a pastor?
This could be done in several ways. I believe the current best practice would be The Reverend and Mr. Smith.
What is the difference between pastor and a priest?
The word "priest" is primarily used to describe someone who preaches in the Catholic faith. The word "pastor" is more interchangeable & can be used to describe someone who preaches in any number of Christ-based religions. The work they do is fairly similar, preaching to, & teaching those Christianity.
How do you address pastor and wife?
The Reverend (first name) and Mrs. (first name) SurnameNote that the title "The Reverend" takes the first name not the surname. Thus, if John Smith is ordained his correct title is not "The Reverend Smith" but "The Reverend John Smith". Note also that a definite article is required: "The Reverend", never simply "Reverend".Just Reverend is for conversation only when speaking to the Reverend face to face.
When was John Baptist Smith born?
John Baptist Smith was born in 1843.
When did John Baptist Smith die?
John Baptist Smith died in 1923.
Is there a pastor named Reverend Moses Smith in the red cross relief center dakar senegal?
None. The Said person did died a long time ago. Facebook is an Enigma Today.
How do you address a Catholic preist in a letter?
Address the letter to: The Reverend John Q. Smith, or Rev. John Q. Smith the Salutation would be: Dear Father Smith, or Dear Father John, The monastic tradition especially always associates the first name with the title. Some places the custom would be to use the last name. Usually, if you do not know the priest at all, use the last name, at least for the salutation.
