Do ministers have to wear suits to church?

Originally Posted by Ron

In my opinion I feel it "can."
In your opinion it "won't."

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Originally Posted by Ron

Just like we shouldn't be come a casual sort of people when it comes to God either.

Paul became all things to all people so that he might win some. Within reason.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Ron

Have I said you were a "Liberal?"

That's why I said what I did about, if I wear a suit am I a legalist? Brother the saga goes on and on. Hey I have services where I'm soaked in sweat, does that mean anything? It means I need a shower and the suit goes to dry cleaning.

I was going to South Texas to preach and ended up getting a flat in Dallas, and changed the flat jumped back in the car and made it to the church right when the preacher was climbing to the pulpit. I looked like I just changed a flat, and the preacher had no problem calling me up to preach, and because he insisted I went up.

I think we need to get away from the Bohemian mentality that is flowing like puke across this country. Try looking presentable, whether you wear a neck tie or suit jacket, just try not to look like you walked out of a night club or a dumpster.

In Jesus name

Brother Benincasa

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Originally Posted by Ron Turner

That is my point. It's not whether you are calling me liberal or not.

My point is that people make a judgement on others having a "casual attitude" toward the things of God based on if I have a suit/tie on.

Good question about the suit/tie issue. Do we have any biblical reference for Christians to 'dress up' before going to temple? Were we ever instructed as Christians to wear professional business type atire to church? Is this manner of dress written in to bylaws or AOF? Is this an unspoken requirement for UPCI preachers? Is it sin if they don't wear a suit/tie?

I wonder if John the Baptist was "casual" about the things of God?

Seems like folks made comments about his clothes not being "professional".

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Ron Turner

I do not have a shaved head if that is what you are asking.

Would you like it bald?

[Joelel]

Originally Posted by Ron Turner

It has been my experience that if ministers don't wear suits and ties to church, they are labeled as "liberal"?

Is this the case anywhere else? If so, why?

No

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

That's why I said what I did about, if I wear a suit am I a legalist? Brother the saga goes on and on. Hey I have services where I'm soaked in sweat, does that mean anything? It means I need a shower and the suit goes to dry cleaning.

I was going to South Texas to preach and ended up getting a flat in Dallas, and changed the flat jumped back in the car and made it to the church right when the preacher was climbing to the pulpit. I looked like I just changed a flat, and the preacher had no problem calling me up to preach, and because he insisted I went up.

I think we need to get away from the Bohemian mentality that is flowing like puke across this country. Try looking presentable, whether you wear a neck tie or suit jacket, just try not to look like you walked out of a night club or a dumpster.

In Jesus name

Brother Benincasa

www.OnTimeJournal.com

www.IfAmericansKnew.com

So if you pastored a church would you let someone preach at your church while not wearing a suit/tie?

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

Would you like it bald?

Would I like what bald?

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Ron Turner

I wonder if John the Baptist was "casual" about the things of God?

Seems like folks made comments about his clothes not being "professional".

Drawings in children’s Bible stories make the Baptist look like he was some deranged caveman.