reverends
Pulpit sermon givers
Reverends is the plural of reverend, a title of respect for Christian clergy.
The word functions as both adjective and noun: the Reverend John Smith uses it as an honorific like "the Honorable," while several reverends attended the conference treats it as a noun meaning clergy members.
The noun use, though common, strikes some as informal or mildly irreverent.
Church speaking platform
- homilyReligious discourse on scripture
- sermonClergy's worship address
- scriptureSacred religious writings
- gospelSacred choral tradition
exegesis · doctrine · theology · salvation · redemption · grace · congregation · flock
Christian congregation leader
- priestOne who performs sacraments
- ministerReligious leader or serve
- vicarClergy substitute for bishop
- parsonProtestant parish minister
chaplain · preacher · rector · curate · bishop · archbishop · deacon · canon
Dedicating to sacred purpose
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- vestmentsCeremonial religious attire
- collarNeck encirclement
- robesLong loose outer garments
seminary · ordination · installation · investiture · laying on of hands · holy orders · anointing · commissioning
Profound admiring respect
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- regardAttentive consideration given
- dignityInnate personal worth
honor · admiration · recognition · prestige · piety · devotion · authority · spiritual leadership
Formal honorific or name
- addressSpeak to formally
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- FatherMale parent or priest
pulpit
Church speaking platform
- homilyReligious discourse on scripture
- sermonClergy's worship address
- scriptureSacred religious writings
gospel · exegesis · doctrine · theology · salvation · redemption · grace · congregation · flock · parishioners
pastor
Christian congregation leader
parson · chaplain · preacher · rector · curate · bishop · archbishop · deacon · canon · monsignor
consecration
Dedicating to sacred purpose
robes · seminary · ordination · installation · investiture · laying on of hands · holy orders · anointing · commissioning · calling
veneration
Profound admiring respect
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- regardAttentive consideration given
dignity · honor · admiration · recognition · prestige · piety · devotion · authority · spiritual leadership · moral guidance
title
Formal honorific or name
- addressSpeak to formally
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
reverendslaypeople
Those outside a profession
laity · laymen · laywomen · congregants · parishioners
reverendsfollowers
People who support someone
churchgoers · worshippers · disciples · seekers · congregations
reverendssecularists
Advocates for nonreligious governance
atheists · nonbelievers · skeptics · materialists · profane
- reverent silenceRespectful, awed quiet
- Reverend MotherSenior nun's honorific
- reverence for lifeProfound respect for living things
- The ReverendClergy member's honorific
reverence, irreverent, reverent, reverend, irreverence, reverently, irreverently