What’s in a name?

Posted on July 16, 2008 by igalindo

A colleague is making a change in his church staff position. He’s struggling with coming up with a new ministry job title. He says, “While I realize the main thing is how one functions, job titles are suggestive and important.”

He’s moving from a generalist position as Minister of Christian Formation, to a more focused ministry with adults. Here are some titles he’s considering.

  • Minister of Adult Education
  • Minister of Adult Christian Education
  • Minister of Adults
  • Minister with Adults
  • Minister to Adults
  • Minister for adults
  • Associate Pastor of Adults
  • Pastoral Educator (of, for, with) Adults
  • Pastoral Minister (of, for, with ) Adults.

What are your thoughts? Which would be your preference? What titles does your congregation use?

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Israel Galindo is Professor and Associate Dean for Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary.
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