Posts Tagged ‘titles’
Is it wrong to refer to an elder as “brother”?
Question: Good day, We have a duty roster which I draw up monthly. One month I listed one of the elders as “brother,” which he was not happy with. Is it really such a violation to call you a brother and not an elder? Answer: Actually, the violation is on the elder’s side. Consider that…
Read MorePh.D., LLD, DD, Ed.D, Th.D, etc.
by Edward O. Bragwell, Sr. More and more we are seeing my brethren attaching academic degrees to authors of religious writings and advertising them as speakers at church events. Not only this but often advertisements of church lectures and meetings contain a bio of the speaker’s outstanding accomplishments in the academic and secular fields. Just…
Read MoreWhy do some use titles?
Question: Hello brother Hamilton. Hope you’re doing well. I have a question that pertains to “titles” given to those in position in the church and mainly I’m speaking on preachers and the title that some give themselves such as reverend, pastor, evangelist, etc. Now, I read some of your articles which has helped me, but…
Read MoreCan a woman be an Associate Campus Minister?
Question: I’ve been attending the church of Christ. I’m fairly new there. It’s almost 30 miles away and there is no other acceptable church that I know of. My concern is with their campus ministry. My husband only recently noticed a flyer in the church hallway announcing a woman as the new Associate Campus Minister.…
Read MoreWhat Is the Proper Way to Refer to a Preacher?
Adapted from an article by Clem Thurman via Gospel Minutes, Vol. 58, No. 34, Aug. 21, 2009. Question: My denominational friends refer to their preacher as “Pastor” or “Reverend.” What is the proper way to address the preacher, or how do you refer to him as you speak of him to others? Answer: For me,…
Read MoreWhat are some good passages to use to prove that we should not call Catholic priests “father?”
Question: I am thinking of some verses to refute Catholicism, and the “father” thing came up. Would Matthew 23:8-10 be a legitimate argument against calling a Catholic priest “father?” Answer: “But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments. They love…
Read MoreShould a preacher be referred to as “reverend?”
Question: Very often here preachers are referred to as reverend. Is it correct to refer to a preacher, minister or elder as reverend? Answer: The word reverend indicates that a person is worthy of adoration or reverence, entitled to respect mingled with fear and affection. Such a description would apply to our attitude toward God.…
Read MoreShould those assigned tasks in the church have titles?
Question: Thanks for the answer: Can a church organize tasks without elders? So the risk in this type of set up is that members need not shun their individual responsibilities because tasks have been assigned to one brother to ensure the tasks are done. I can see the wisdom in organizing; however, there are some…
Read MoreDon’t “Reverend” Me — It’s Forbidden!
by Hayse Reneau The English word ‘Reverend’ is used but once in our Bible; and it references, The Creator, Jehovah God (Psalms 111:9.) “He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.” Anyone who accepts this title is filled with unholy pride or is ignorant…
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