AboutMartin W. Eldred Expertise I have been a Lutheran Christian for 47 years and a Lutheran pastor for almost 19. I can answer most general questions about Luther, Lutheran History, Lutheran Theology, and a Lutheran approach to Biblical Interpretation. I am ELCA, for those who know what that means, and I tend to be moderate theologically. I hope that I can converse with those that are either more conservative or liberal than I, and especially with those who are really just seeking.
Experience Pastors are "generalists" and generally have a working knowledge on many subjects. We are also used to working with a variety of answers from a variety of people. I teach a great deal, especially in the area ofthe New Testament. I particulalry enjoy the Pauline literature.
Organizations I have been a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, an international gathering of biblical scholars and teachers, since the late 1980s.
Publications I have written a few book reviews for the journal, "Lutheran Quarterly."
Education/Credentials I have a B.A. from Pacific Lutheran University in Religion (Biblical Studies)and a Master of Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary.
Question Do Lutherans call their Ministers "Priests" as the Catholics do?
Answer Peggy:
I am sorry for the delay, thank you for your question.
For the most part, Lutherans (at least in the US) all their clergy members, "Pastor." Often, I am called "Pastor" followed either by my first name ("Pastor Martin) or last (Pastor Eldred).
I am not aware of any Lutheran body that calls their clergy, "Priests." I know Episcopalians and Anglicans often do, but not Lutherans.
