Jamie Lynn Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Does it matter what I put where it says "printed name and title"? Do I write "Jamie Kosalsky, minister" or "Jamie Kosalsky, Reverend"? This is for Michigan by the way and the ceremony is today! I just was given the paperwork before the ceremony to hang on to.. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Lynn Posted June 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Nevermind, I just put, minister. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Schofield Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Hey there, I'm from Michigan too! I think Minister was the right call. Reverend is technically a style and is usually used as an adjective or generic term for member of the clergy, vs. minister which is more in tune with a title. Like a minister could actually be The Reverend Minister So-and-So. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark 45 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 you can also use"ordained clergy". reverend is the title given us by the church,minister is what we do.at least that is how hq answered me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevSam Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 "Minister" is a good neutral, but still religious title -- that way, there's no misrepresentation. That's the one I use when I fill out marriage licenses. One thing that sets you apart from others, though: "The Reverend" is not a title, it is an honorific, like "Sir," or "Mister," or "Mrs." or "The Honorable." Knowing the difference shows you know what you're doing. For instance, if you wanted to know why a woman got married, people don't typically ask "Why did you become a Mrs?" Same kinda thing here -- Reverend is an honorific, "Minister" is the profession. When someone asks why someone chose to be a judge, it's the same thing as saying "What made your become an Honorable?" It's the little stuff that sets you apart; and gives you a little more credibility. -- Rev. Samuel Universal Life Church of Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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