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Expert: Rev. Robert Woods - 3/29/2009


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Is it necessary to address the pastor and others sitting in the pullpit before  the church  clerk makes the announcements

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Blessings and thank you for your question.

I am not sure exactly what you are asking, but I think this will answer your question.  If not, please ask again:

Scripturally, there is no verse which tells us how a church service is supposed to run except that it should be done in "decent & in order."

The Bible does tell us that Elders of the church are due double honor:   1Ti 5:17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

The idea of the Pastor and/or elders sitting on the platform, being addressed with titles, or being held in high regard comes from this "double honor."  However, it can be carried to far.  

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I am an Senior Pastor of Southminster Church in Louisville, KY. I have a Masters of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. I have an undergraduate degree in Government/Pre-law. I have special expertise in Church versus State issues. I have done intensive study in Baptist Doctrine and Eschatology. I can answer questions about separation of church and state, christian involvement in politics, what is the Baptist view on abortion, or capital punishment, who is going to heaven or to hell, what are the differences between the churches, why do Baptist immerse people, when is Jesus going to return, what are the signs of the end of time, is the battle of Armageddon going to come soon, and more! I am also co-author of the Book: The End of Days The Warning ISBN-13: 9781424199808 Check out our web site at http://www.theendofdaysthewarning.com

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