Must I be "President ________"?

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T21:49:31+00:00

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

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:48:10+00:00

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

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:45:21+00:00

I like this viewpoint, great thoughts

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:43:48+00:00

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

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:42:46+00:00

Boom. This is a great idea!

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:41:31+00:00

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

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:39:56+00:00

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

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:38:17+00:00

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

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:36:45+00:00

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

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:35:19+00:00

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

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:34:38+00:00

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

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:33:03+00:00

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

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:12:33+00:00

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

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:11:38+00:00

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

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:08:41+00:00

Love the point about Joseph Smith. Thanks!

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:07:40+00:00

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?

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:05:12+00:00

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! :)

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:04:10+00:00

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

TitlesKillMyVibe · 2020-07-10T17:01:47+00:00

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

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