By what title should a minister be addressed? No: 905 - Worldwide Church of God - 1956

Worldwide Church of God

Many readers continue to write Mr. Armstrong, addressing him as "Reverend." Should this be done? Let us understand how and when it became the custom to give ministers this title. The word "reverend" is applied only to God in the Bible - it is not once applied to man. In Psalm 111:9 we read: "... He (God) hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and REVEREND is HIS NAME." Another translation renders it: "Holy and awful (that is, full of awe, worthy of worship) is his name." - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library