I'm a PK and one of the pet peeves that my father passed onto me about the ministry was the term "reverend." He would never correct people or complain in public, but privately would always rant that the term is an adjective and not an honorific. Similar to referring to a judge as "your honor." Listening to this throughout my childhood, my ears always perk up when I hear the term used in a way my father disliked. I'm curious if he is just a pedant with a pet peeve, or do more pastors feel the same way? thanks!
PS. I love reading the blue testament. Here's hoping to at least half of a season with EPB next year!
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Can I ask a question about terminology?
I'm a PK and one of the pet peeves that my father passed onto me about the ministry was the term "reverend." He would never correct people or complain in public, but privately would always rant that the term is an adjective and not an honorific. Similar to referring to a judge as "your honor." Listening to this throughout my childhood, my ears always perk up when I hear the term used in a way my father disliked. I'm curious if he is just a pedant with a pet peeve, or do more pastors feel the same way? thanks!
PS. I love reading the blue testament. Here's hoping to at least half of a season with EPB next year!
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