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Clergy Members???
« on: October 05, 2010, 03:38:27 AM »
I have encountered some of the finest people I have ever met here on this H&R forum.  There's a continuing fairness, willing to share and honesty here.  I know we have several clergymen, possibly women here.  The ones I know and are aware of have been great participators in the site.  I was wondering, which came first, the chicken or the egg.  Were you folks attracted by the quality of the site?.......I believe your input and example have helped make it what it is.  Thoughts please from everyone.

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« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2010, 03:47:58 AM »
Pete
     I bet some of these pastors make excellent marksmen. They have been taking "Pot-Shots" at me every Sunday from the pulpit for the past 50+ years.
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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2010, 04:02:05 AM »
Jim,

One of the finest people and marksman I know is Tim Miller, a full time Mennonite Pastor and part time barber in Naubinway, MI.  Tim's an avid hunter and takes "pot shots" at me from the barber's chair ::)  Seriously, sitting in his chair is worth a lot more than just a haircut.  I don't believe he's into Handis, but for my next haircut, I'm gonna take a few with me and see if I can't "convert" him.

Our local Franciscan Padre and Baptist minister are also avid bow hunters, and rifle hunt too.......but ya know....that's why a lot of us live here on "Da U.P."  Another neighboring Mennonite Pastor's son has our local taxidermy shop, and they both hunt and fish.

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« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2010, 01:36:37 PM »
Firearms in general probably still wouldn't have come as far as they have were it not for Reverend Forsythe.  ;)
Tacklebury --}>>>>>    Multi-Barrel: .223 Superlite, 7mm-08 22", .30-40 Krag M158, .357 Maximum 16-1/4 HB, .45 Colt, .45-70 22" irons, 32" .45-70 Peeps, 12 Ga. 3-1/2 w/ Chokes, .410 Smooth slugger, .45 Cal Muzzy, .50 Cal Muzzy, .58 Cal Muzzy

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« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2010, 04:25:31 PM »
Firearms in general probably still wouldn't have come as far as they have were it not for Reverend Forsythe.  ;)

You're so right on that one, and I never thought about it.  A buddy of mine builds big bore muzzleloaders with a "Forsythe twist".

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The growing Handi/Sportster/Pardner/Topper Family:  .22 WMR, .22-250. 223, Two Superlight 7mm-08s and one .243, .30-30,  .308, 32-20, 18 inch .356/.358 Win., Two 16.5 inch .357 Max., 18 inch 38-55 BC Carbine, 16.5 inch .445 Super Mag., .45LC, 16.5 and 22 inch .45-70s, .50 Huntsman SS, .410, 20 ga., 12 ga., 20 ga. Pardner Pump, Versa-Pack .410 - .22
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« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2010, 05:04:03 PM »
Firearms in general probably still wouldn't have come as far as they have were it not for Reverend Forsythe.  ;)
You're so right on that one, and I never thought about it.  A buddy of mine builds big bore muzzleloaders with a "Forsythe twist".
Pete
Yep exactly, I'm hoping to start building underhammer big bores in the next year or two.  Almost started last year, but I need to get some more tools/contacts.  8)
Tacklebury --}>>>>>    Multi-Barrel: .223 Superlite, 7mm-08 22", .30-40 Krag M158, .357 Maximum 16-1/4 HB, .45 Colt, .45-70 22" irons, 32" .45-70 Peeps, 12 Ga. 3-1/2 w/ Chokes, .410 Smooth slugger, .45 Cal Muzzy, .50 Cal Muzzy, .58 Cal Muzzy

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« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2010, 05:08:16 PM »
I've done some preaching, been a deacon, baptized some, and started a church.

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« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2010, 05:18:14 PM »
Well, Pete I can answer one of your questions.  As far as the chicken or egg first thing, that's only a problem for science, da chicken come first ;D (Gen. 1:23-25).  And..........I do like to shoot straight on Sunday ;D

I can say with a honest heart that this site has some of the best, honest, and most helpful people found anywhere.  And Pete, you are one of those people. :)  You and the rest of the gang here are why I consider it a privilege to be part of this site.

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« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2010, 04:54:36 AM »
I am a pastor here in Indianapolis, IN. Have been in ministry since 1979. Most of my clergy friends are golfers, but I learned long ago that I can shoot much straighter than I can hit a little white ball!

Also, I lived in the hills of western Maryland for a few years, and it's required that you hunt & fish to live there!

I don't take any pot shots. I aim carefully and pull the trigger!

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« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2010, 06:05:29 AM »
A friend of mine, and an inspiration to me, was John Phillips.  I worked with him in the early 70s up in Fairbanks, AK.  He passed away 10 years ago and I wish I had been able to see him once more before he did.

When I knew him, he was known to us young sprats as "Preacher John".  He had been a pastor in the town of Nenana, got crosswise with the local bar and liquor store owner who succeeded in having the men in the church vote him out.  He was offered a church in Kansas, I believe it was, but John said "no thank you, my flock is here in the North."  He then started working seasonal during the summers, then he would go to the villages to serve the Lord during the winters.

Preacher John always carried a Smith & Wesson large frame revolver (I don't know the model) .38 Special in his pack.  One year the survey crew he was on was going up the Steese Highway North of Fairbanks.  Suddenly John yells out "STOP!"  The driver slammed on the brakes and John piled out the door, ran to the front of the truck, pulled out his revolver, sat down and took a shot down the road.  Everyone was wondering what he was up to, when a caribou fell dead.  They measured off the distance and it was a one shot kill of over 80 yards.  The crew picked him up when they were heading back to town that evening, he had the 'bou all butchered out and packed up.  Old John had his winter meat!

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« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2010, 05:18:27 PM »
I hadn't noticed this thread by Pete, or would have responded earlier.  I am an active Anglican priest in Hurst, Texas, between Dallas and Ft. Worth.  Spent most of my earlier years in Law Enforcement and as a PI and will admit to calling a spade a spade rather than a shovel of "dubious morals".   ;D

The willingness of GBO members to share good, honest information to other handi owners is what got me on-line.  If you can't spend as much time shooting as you would like, the next best thing is reading or talking with others about it!

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« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2010, 06:17:38 AM »

   I'm an ordained deacon FWIW. Nothing changed for me after I was handed the papers. As was said earlier it was the chicken that came first. I'm grateful to those who are in charge here and that they hold a high standard here and don't allow the personal attacks that some forums do. I have a friend
I met through another forum who attends a Bible preaching Baptist church in Ark. that recently had a preacher in to preach a revival. When the meeting was over the preacher went out to his pickup truck and took his coon dogs hunting with several men from the church.
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« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2010, 08:13:57 AM »
Not a 'preacher', but saved by Grace. Done a bit of evangalizin' and pointed the Way.
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« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2010, 10:56:47 AM »
Not a 'preacher', but saved by Grace. Done a bit of evangalizin' and pointed the Way.
Wouldnt be here but for Christ, 1983.
To those who are saved by Christ this life is the only hell we will ever know.
To those without, this is as good as it gets.

You said a mouthful.  The folks here are sooooooo good, it's almost like getting a peek at what's beyond.  The help, sharing, friendlieness, compassion found here is like no other I know.....on or off the internet.  I'm sure we're gonna have a Handi Forum in the hereafter......they're all too good to go the other way ;D  The folks here believe and "do as to others".  God bless all of them.

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« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2010, 03:29:28 PM »
I am a Christian by birth (Being Born Again) Baptist by choice a ordained Preacher pastored some just helped out some.With a passion for guns I am convinced that being in the ministery and shooting goes hand in hand.I also enjoy this site learned a lot,thank God for a few honest people.
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« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2010, 08:21:13 PM »
Compared to the other outdoors sites out there, GBO is a place my family can browse, a site I can recommend to my "flock" in clear conscience, a place where folks can usually differ with respect. I enjoy the company of those who enjoy the outdoors, firearms, etc. and I've been blessed to have served with those sorts of folks for some time now. I daresay there were more firearms present in a church I once pastored than a tea party rally.

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« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2010, 04:15:52 AM »
Team Nelson: I love it.  ;D I live in Indy,In. and have a pastor who is a barber and has a very small congregation. while i was getting one of my first haircuts from him, he commented on the Mod 21 glock that I pack 24/7. At first I thought that he might be against firearms, but he said no--he was just wondering about the weight with 14 rounds. he stopped cutting my hair and came around front of me and showed me the small frame 9MM that he always packs. He said that he packs on the pulpit also, and to stop by on Sunday and listen. He also said to make sure I was packin' also. Said it was better to have the bad guys in a cross-fire. ;D. He was a cop and a missionary before being a barber. He's a great guy and is helping me to truly try to understand the Word.

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« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2010, 08:37:43 AM »
I've had people tell me how shocked they were when I told them I loved to hunt, fish, and shoot guns.  A couple folks told me that it was incompatible with ministry and I just grin  ;D.  Then I tell them that God was the first hunter (He went looking for Adam and Eve; plus He killed the first animals to skin 'em for the first couple).  Also, Jesus was a fisherman - didn't need a GPS or fishfinder to find 'em.  Course, I was called later in life (39 years young) after completing a career in the U.S. Army.  I grew up in a hunting family from Wisconsin.  Dad kept us kids fed with four legged chickens (rabbits), venison, and pheasant.  If you enter my study (office) in the church you will notice two bows in the corner, a range finder on my file cabinet, and a couple books on the Mosin Nagant next to my Bible (I collect, too).  Long before I was a pastor, I served in several capacities (deacon, sunday school teacher, etc).  In Germany half the sporting clays club I was a member of starting coming to chapel services because I practiced "skeet evangelism" - just shared the gospel as I shot the flying clays. 
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« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2010, 10:01:13 AM »
I'm not sure which came first, the chicken or the egg, but one thing I'm sure of is this is the best gathering of fine folks anywhere on the internet.
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« Reply #19 on: October 25, 2010, 02:05:01 PM »
I'm not sure which came first, the chicken or the egg, but one thing I'm sure of is this is the best gathering of fine folks anywhere on the internet.


Amen

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« Reply #20 on: October 25, 2010, 07:03:59 PM »
Didn't see this thread until now.  Interesting stuff.  I have fun breaking the stereotypes about clergy people.  History buffs may recognize my User Name, stolen a frontier Methodist Circuit Rider who was known for his prowess with firearms (and fists, for that matter). ;D  I've been a certifiable gun nut since I was a sprout.  Came by it honestly as the folks in my dad's family enjoyed shooting.  I confess to deriving pleasure from tweaking those colleagues who react in horror when they discover I compete in "combat shoots" (a.k.a. I.D.P.A.) and Winter indoor bullseye, etc.  

My congregations (I serve two small churches) not only know about my interest.  They're also supportive (gotta love the U.P.!)  I've had the privilege of doing some handgun instruction with some of my folks from time to time, and that's fun too.

As far as this forum is concerned.  I came here because of the incredible knowledge base of folks like our moderator and many, many participants.  I've learned a bunch from these folks, and I also enjoy just hearing everyone's stories.  Gotta love those handis!

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« Reply #21 on: October 25, 2010, 07:14:23 PM »
Not a 'preacher', but saved by Grace. Done a bit of evangalizin' and pointed the Way.
Wouldnt be here but for Christ, 1983.
To those who are saved by Christ this life is the only hell we will ever know.
To those without, this is as good as it gets.

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« Reply #22 on: October 27, 2010, 04:32:41 PM »
 Although I am not a pastor, I have studied with a Baptist Seminary, ordained as a deacon years ago, have been Sunday school supt, Chmn deacon board, chmn board of education for Christian school (K-12) and regularly teach adult Bible classes as well as fill in for Pastors.
   I came to the board for the hunting/shooting content..even though I was saved and involved in Christian work many years ago.

       Over the years adult students in my classes have asked the inevitable, "Why have you never sought to be ordained as a pastor"?

    Well, I realize being a pastor involves more than being a preacher/teacher...counselling also is a requirement..
   Being totally candid with myself, I KNOW there would be some counselling sessions which would go like this one;
   
       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APwfZYO1di4

  That would just result in 'problems'... ;) :D
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