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Post by Presence on Jun 24, 2004 16:55:05 GMT -5
Good Afternoon,
Yes, we are to workout our on salvation. Not to imply immaturity in anyone, I was only stating what God has placed within my heart in relations to the topic and to share with others.
Maybe, this is just for me. But I am reminded that when I was a child, I had to get permission from my mother and my father on what to wear. Many times, they were items that I had no business wearing: to small, revealing, etc. As I matured, I began to know what I should wear and not wear.
For me, there are more things that I have to seek guidance in areas of ministry - hearing his voice than what I am to wear. There are I am sure that we all see our leaders/teachers as the best, and God knows, that I do.
Oh, by the way, the class that I have been in it includes those men that are called to ministry. I have been groomed and still receivng spiritual grooming from my Man and Woman of God, who is an Apostle and Prophet.
God Bless,
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Post by Shauna on Jun 25, 2004 7:15:39 GMT -5
Minister Peggy & All Present,
Would it have been considered inappropriate to pull that sister aside and discuss her attitude? I mean before she ministered? If not the MC then the pastor or whoever was overseeing the event. It could have been done quietly and privately.
I have a serious problem with ANYONE bringing that spirit into a service. We're not doing God or the saints any special "favors" when we show up. I think she may have benifited from a friendly reminder along those lines.
Shauna
I had an experience I would like to share. I was the MC for a women's day program. The speaker refused to come to the pulpit until she was introduced. I had no problem with that, but when she came up she was very snobbish. She had started her ministry just a short time ago and brought an arrogant attitude with her. I felt led to talk to her after the service, but she got caught up in other things. I just want to say we are called to ministry to minister not to show others we are better than they are because of the calling. We are still SERVANTS of the Lord Jesus. It won't hurt to show Love and Compassion. Our message will go further.
As for pulpit dress: I usually wear a nice suit, but hear recently I have been led to consider purchasing robes to wear during my preaching. Minister Peggy [/quote]
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Post by MinisterPeggy on Jun 25, 2004 11:50:48 GMT -5
Just want to share another experience. As I have grown in the Lord, I use less notes than I used to. I had a member to say to me a couple of years ago"Peggy, I do not understand you. You come up with just a big bible and a few notes. Other people have a whole stack of notes." She thought a stack of notes on the pulpit would make people take me more serious for some reason. I tried to explain each preacher is different and the Lord has allowed me to be able to speak with few notes. I was happy I could pass on the word in this manner. I am mentioning this because it is funny the way people think you are to project a certain image of a preacher. Minister Peggy
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Post by Prophetess CC on Jun 25, 2004 18:30:18 GMT -5
This is a very good subject and all of the comments were helpful to me. The one thing that is a constant for me is that when in Roman do as the Romans do. Also knowing that it is a learning process and can not be truly taught because you'll never have it down all the knowledge you need at any given time for a set group of people nor their pastor. So I rest assured on this as I acknowledge the Lord in all of my ways he will direct me in the pulpit in which he opens the door too.
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Post by Integrity on Jul 10, 2004 23:34:03 GMT -5
 Greetings to all! I am truly Blessed to read all the postings, and look forward to hearing more. This subject is truly hot! As I have read the postings, each and every person has brought what I call nuggets of truths bringing forth a wider scope of understanding to this subject. It's beautiful to see the realtionships and walk each has with the Lord. I kept seeing the different sides and colors of a diamond reflecting it's uniqueness. Keep on shining for Jesus! |
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Post by Prophetess J Devine on Jul 12, 2004 10:21:12 GMT -5
TEXTOkay once again I must take time to respond to this glorious opportunity. From my experience I wear blue, black, or whatever is not distracting and I stay away from anything that brings attention to me. I want the people to be so in tuned with what the spirit of God is saying and not me. Ahhhh I just want God to be glorified
in me representing him. That I will keep in mind of all the suggestions and I am taking notes and what ever God says do that I will. Alot of times I just ask what is your custom wherever he sends me to preach, teach, prophesy. But again I know there is a realm of the spirit that one can walk in and you just know that you know ...
But you got to get there.. maybe I may sound spiritual if so that I am ..... I am..... that I am....... TEXT
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Post by God is My Help on Jul 14, 2004 8:54:29 GMT -5
I was so glad that God allowed me to stumble upon this site. I was totally looking for something else when I found it. This subject has been a real blessing to me, because on Sunday (7/18) I will be doing my initial sermon. One of my friends who is a pastor spoke with me just the other day about pulpit etiquette. I did not realize that there was pulpit etiquette.
But, because of his words and the insight from all on this site. I have changed by dress to a more wall street color.
I think God for allowing me to find this site of women in the ministry that I know I can always come to for guidance. God Bless each of you.
Striving to serve Jesus
Helen
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Post by toshort55 on Jul 17, 2004 20:19:43 GMT -5
I have been reading and eating the words of wisdom
that you all have given, now a comment, since we are
AMBASSDORS FOR GOD'S KINGDOM & JESUS CHRIST
we should dress to RE-PRESENT THE KINGDOM
how would an ambassor dress, this would be proper
in it place
IN CHRIST'S WONDERFUL LOVE AND GRACE
A FRIEND, CAROL
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Post by Preachgirl on Feb 7, 2005 3:07:35 GMT -5
I have found an excellent resource on pulpit etiquette. The book "Timothy, Stir Up your Gift" by Rev. Marcel Kellar has a section that discusses many of the things addressed in this thread as well as some other things we haven't discussed. In his book, he talks about how one should respect the order of the house when asked to participate in a worship service at another church. If you are asked to read scripture, pray, or take part in another way, you should do that and [ only that (unless instructed by the Holy Ghost to do otherwise.) I went to a Women's Conference once where each speaker was given a set amount of time to minister. Another minister who was not a featured speaker was asked to do the opening prayer. She was there with a friend of hers who was the one of the featured speakers. Her friend got up to preach and said, "I want my friend _______ to sing two songs before I preach." I felt that she should have cleared it with the host of the conference prior to coming to the pulpit rather than announcing it over the microphone. Well, the friend gets up and instead of singing her two songs, she begins to talk about abused children and how parents should reach out to the abused children in their neighborhoods. Then she begins talking about her childhood and how her mother wouldn't let her eat the school lunch.  Then she starts talking about how we should have the spirit of Isaac instead of the spirit of Ishmael. I don't understand what the three of these topics have in common. After she's been up for about twenty minutes, she says, "I'm gonna sing these two songs now" and sings. Then, at the end of her friend's sermon, her friend asked her to come back and do another song (mind you each speaker was only supposed to have 30 minutes) and she gets up and starts talking some more before she sings her final song. On one hand, maybe someone needed to hear what she had to say. However, I felt that there was a lack of tact and respect for the host in the way this entire situation was addressed. In some ways I felt that she was using the few minutes that she was offered to minister in song as a way to advertise for a preaching engagement. I've heard of preachers who visit churches for no other reason than to shop for a preaching engagement. They come to the church, introduce themselves as Rev./Minister/Elder So-and-so, demand to sit in the pulpit (I've seen ministers rush past the usher who is trying to escort them to the pulpit), and turn any part of the service in which they are asked to participate into a sermon. Is this eagerness or desperation? What is the big deal about the pulpit anyway? As a minister of the Gospel, the world is our pulpit! Why are ministers competing for a Sunday morning invitation when there are prisons, hospitals, and nursing homes begging for someone to come and minister to the people? We need to make sure that we are not just seeking accolades when we step into anyone's pulpit to minister. |
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Greetings to all! 
Then she starts talking about how we should have the spirit of Isaac instead of the spirit of Ishmael. I don't understand what the three of these topics have in common. After she's been up for about twenty minutes, she says, "I'm gonna sing these two songs now" and sings. Then, at the end of her friend's sermon, her friend asked her to come back and do another song (mind you each speaker was only supposed to have 30 minutes) and she gets up and starts talking some more before she sings her final song. On one hand, maybe someone needed to hear what she had to say. However, I felt that there was a lack of tact and respect for the host in the way this entire situation was addressed. In some ways I felt that she was using the few minutes that she was offered to minister in song as a way to advertise for a preaching engagement. I've heard of preachers who visit churches for no other reason than to shop for a preaching engagement. They come to the church, introduce themselves as Rev./Minister/Elder So-and-so, demand to sit in the pulpit (I've seen ministers rush past the usher who is trying to escort them to the pulpit), and turn any part of the service in which they are asked to participate into a sermon. Is this eagerness or desperation? What is the big deal about the pulpit anyway? As a minister of the Gospel, the world is our pulpit! Why are ministers competing for a Sunday morning invitation when there are prisons, hospitals, and nursing homes begging for someone to come and minister to the people? We need to make sure that we are not just seeking accolades when we step into anyone's pulpit to minister.