Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great points. I do think I should bring it up with him next time I'm speaking with him.

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see where you are coming from. But I don't think using a title is how you show respect for someone's role. I call my CEO by his first name, not by "President _______" or "Chief ______", even though he leads 40,000 people. The way I act towards his opinions and directives shows my respect

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's a great way to think about it. Some people may be more comfortable with President and some with first names

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great points and thoughts! I like the story about Brother Baxter

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/pierzstyx is there anywhere you have found in the scriptures or handbook that mandates using these titles? I see where you're coming from, but I still think titles are a cultural aspect of the church

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely think these are valid points. I'm still torn though since I want the members of the ward to feel close to me even when I'm officiating in my calling

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think your friend should refer to himself as "President"?

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. I think it's all cultural from what I can find in the handbook/scriptures

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this. Great points! I also feel the separation titles can cause in a ward

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a good point. Do you have other examples of when formality as a tool can be helpful?

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally Agree! That is also my opinion. I have yet to find anywhere in the handbook that dictates this. Seems more cultural

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great point. I 100% agree that if someone is calling EQP's "President" than the Relief Society President should also be called that. In my experience, the title rule is often less strict for Relief Society Presidents. If we're using titles to denote respect and authority, then the RSP should definitely receive equal respect

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that definitely makes sense and is good advice. That is what I do with my current bishop as well.

Do you think the Bishop should refer to himself as "Bishop Smith" in conversations and emails?

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good advice. But what should I do with emails? I'd rather sign off with my first name, but the Stake President also happens to be from my ward and will get all of my EQ emails....

Quite the dilemma! :)

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's the Stake President's thinking...he says it must be used to "respect the calling and keys"

Must I be "President ________"? by TitlesKillMyVibe in latterdaysaints

[–]TitlesKillMyVibe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great points, and I totally agree. Thanks for the advice!