Thursday, April 17, 2008

The Reverend

I've always wondered what it takes to become a Reverend of the Word of God. I occasionally hear of people mentioned in the news with a Reverend title. Run from Run athletics (and the TV show Run's House) is a Reverend (evidently). I decided I too could be a reverend. I was going to enroll in Bible School and study at seminary for a few years. I told Amy she would have to get use to me being sequestered with my studies. Then I realized I could pay a small fee and skip all the other hooplah.

I'm not making light of those who have dedicated their life to the Word of God, I'm just making light of the fact that ANYONE can be a Reverend. I went to the website of an organization called World Christianship Ministries. I gave them a $37.00 'offering' and waaaa lahhh I'm a Reverend.

It was hard to decide on the title, for your enjoyment I've offered a list of my favorite available titles and the associated definitions. (I really didn't write these myself, although I could have.)

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Evangelist: The Evangelist title is more specific. If you choose this title you feel more of a need to be on the move, maybe from church to church, ministry to ministry, wherever your Christian talents are welcome. You may also feel a need to participate in revival services and such.

I LOVE THAT YOU MAY FEEL THE NEED TO BE ON THE MOVE LOL --AND SUCH LOLOLOL

Bishop: The Bishop title is somewhat misunderstood. Generally the person who picks this title, when being ordained, feels that they will be bringing other people into their church or ministry and wish this title in order to show their leadership position.

IN OTHER WORDS THIS PERSON COULD BE A TAD IN-SECURE

MY FAVORITES ARE BELOW
Archbishop
Right Reverend
Vicar
Cardinal
Arch Deacon
Archpriest
Most Reverend
Padre

anyway all of this to say -- my Sister is getting married in June and she asked me to perform the ceremony, I am honored and glad to do it. Her and her Fiance (only Amy knows how to get the funny little symbol over the e in Fiance and resume) both love the Lord and are Christians so I agreed to do it. It required getting Ordained so that is why I shall henceforth be known as


CAPT. REV. STEVEN NORTON

AND AMY AS

MRS CAPT LADY NORTON

Have a great day



2 comments:

Shannon said...

Oh, well, aren't you just fancy schmancy!! I shall like to call you Vicar Steve and Amy shall be called VB for Vicar's Bride!!

I deem it so!!!

Shannon said...

STEVEN!!! REMOVE your address from this website, NOW!!!