Reporters Are Everyday Folks, Right?

In an article posted on Yahoo! news, Associated Press writer Matt Sedensky unfortunately validates the image of reporters being out of touch with middle America. Describing the pastor who now leads Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Florida, where nationally known Dr. D. James Kennedy was pastor for decades, Sedensky writes:

“Meantime, he cuts a far different image, forgoing the type of choir robe Kennedy wore during services…”

Dr. Kennedy wore a traditional pastoral robe in the pulpit, like those worn every Sunday by many, perhaps even most, Protestant pastors, and nearly all priests. It is a symbol of the position, the office of pastor. Pastor means shepherd, like the Good Shepherd in the parable, like Christ was as he cared for and led the church while on earth. The robe is a reminder to the congregation and to the pastor that his role is in service to people and submission to God.

Perhaps Mr. Sedensky is only familiar with church through movies like Sister Act?