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Ministerial Etiquette. Some Thoughts for our Students. Definitions. Ministerial Etiquette is the application of Biblical wisdom to the role relationships and practices of the minister of the Gospel, classically received, constantly reviewed. Values that Shape Etiquette Dignity of the Office
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Ministerial Etiquette Some Thoughts for our Students
Definitions • Ministerial Etiquette is the application of Biblical wisdom to the role relationships and practices of the minister of the Gospel, classically received, constantly reviewed. • Values that Shape Etiquette • Dignity of the Office • Tradition of the Church and Denomination • Contextualization of the Local Church and Community • Theological Issues (i.e., sin, redemption, honoring)
The Minister and the Call • A word on assessing and forming terms of a call
The Minister and the Church • Dress in the pulpit and the parish • Answering criticism • Emails • Personal
The Minister and Relationships with Others • With women • Counseling • Other meetings
The Minister and Relationships with Churches • When you leave a church and go to another • With other ministers and denominations
On Funerals • At the funeral home • The funeral director
On Weddings • Counseling • Rehearsals • Invitations