+doingitoldschool Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I'm a Baptist pastor, and part of our family geocaching team. Are there any other cachers who serve as ministers of religion (interpret however you like)? Quote Link to comment
+TheAlabamaRambler Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I am a Chaplain for the Alabama Convention of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. Quote Link to comment
+heymego Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 former missionary for an international christian org! Quote Link to comment
+Parabola Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I'm not, but I do know of three pastor's that cache somewhat near me. One had their youth group place a geocache. Quote Link to comment
+michiganman3 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I have been ordained in about 7-8 churches, long before Al Gore thought of inventing the internet. I have officiated at weddings since 1983 so I have been at it a few years. Currently the Prayer Chaplain Coordinator at a local Unity church. Quote Link to comment
PastorJon Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I'm a Baptist pastor, and part of our family geocaching team. Are there any other cachers who serve as ministers of religion (interpret however you like)? Yup. I'm a pastor for a Church of the Nazarene. Quote Link to comment
+wing-nut Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I am a Baptist pastor in North Central Texas, which means if you aren't in the metroplex you are in a small town that almost no-one has ever heard of. I know of another pastor in the area and a couple of deacons who cache. Other than that, these folks don't understand poking around cedar breaks and cemeteries looking for a film can. Quote Link to comment
Mr.Yuck Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I'm a Baptist pastor, and part of our family geocaching team. Are there any other cachers who serve as ministers of religion (interpret however you like)? Nope. But there is a very occasional caching one in my town. And one of his two long since archived hides was my first find. Never met him, but there is a very active caching pastor with a couple thousand finds from London, Ontario. I don't think he hangs around the forums. Quote Link to comment
+webscouter. Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 CyBret is a pastor. He is the publisher of http://www.geocacher-u.com/ one of the best geocaching resourses available. Quote Link to comment
+Haffy Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Let's not forget Preacherspal here in the Myrtle beach area: http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=80...5b-e921071e063e Quote Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Mr Mousekakat is studying theology to become a priest in the Swedish Church, Evangelical Lutheran. He's about 1/3 to 1/2 through his studies, although working full time, so it's going at a CRAWL. Already holding sermons at our little village church since the priest out here is on sick leave. He can't perform the sacraments yet, but is already 'approved' to lead a service. Quote Link to comment
+Colonial Cats Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 In the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, we have episcodad. He has over 5000 finds. Quote Link to comment
+doingitoldschool Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 It might be fun to eventually cross reference this thread with the "how do you carry?" thread Quote Link to comment
+kayak-cowboy Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I'm a Baptist pastor, and part of our family geocaching team. Are there any other cachers who serve as ministers of religion (interpret however you like)? I'm not a minister but I am a Deacon of a local Christian Church. Quote Link to comment
+Casting Crowns Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I'm the Worship Pastor at Sanctuary Church in Fort Worth, Texas. I had my friend, the Pastor, caching with his family but they bought a bad GPS. He started working for himself and hasn't had the time to get back into it. Quote Link to comment
+CYBret Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 CyBret is a pastor. He is the publisher of http://www.geocacher-u.com/ one of the best geocaching resourses available. Awww crud! There goes my humility out the window again! Thanks a LOT!!!! P.S. You're supposed to email me for something....I can't remember what. Quote Link to comment
+Casting Crowns Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Worship Pastor at Sanctuary Church in Fort Worth, Texas. I had my friend, THE Pastor, and his family caching for a bit but they bought a defective GPS and haven't bought a new one. Now he's swamped with work. Maybe in the future? Quote Link to comment
+TheAlabamaRambler Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) It might be fun to eventually cross reference this thread with the "how do you carry?" thread Carrying a weapon for self protection and to protect others is not anathema to a Christian's ministry. As a Disaster Relief Chaplain I am sometimes called to serve in some fairly dangerous places (42 days living in a tent after Katrina, no security, with thousands of dollars of unprotected radios and gear, in what the police called "The Red Zone", the high-crime community of East Point in Biloxi MS, for example) and carrying just makes sense. I am also a Knight Templar, a body of men historically sworn to protect Christians and Christianity. Our role today is philanthropic and not military, so our sword is ceremonial, still, it reminds us that those who wish Christians harm are never far away. Edit to add: Not to mention that throughout history most wars have been by, for and about religion! Edited June 1, 2009 by TheAlabamaRambler Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Or merge with this thread [soapbox] But seriously, what does this thread have to do with geocaching? IMO, this type of thread (there are also the "How did you serve", the "Nurses who geocache" and other similar threads) do not belong in the Geocaching Topics forum. Simply putting "geocaching" in the subject is a very tenuous link to actual geocaching. [/soapbox] Quote Link to comment
+TheAlabamaRambler Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 [soapbox] But seriously, what does this thread have to do with geocaching? IMO, this type of thread (there are also the "How did you serve", the "Nurses who geocache" and other similar threads) do not belong in the Geocaching Topics forum. Simply putting "geocaching" in the subject is a very tenuous link to actual geocaching. [/soapbox] I reckon it depends on your point of view... Does geocaching exist without geocachers? Do geocachers form communities, interact and communicate? Can you have a community if you don't know who its members are or what they think and want? Do you really want an impersonal technical discussion of geocaching absent any personality? This and the threads like it are about geocachers discussing and informing our game and community. The relevance of these topics to a geocaching forum is direct and indelible. If we have to stick to strict interpretations I (or a Moderator) would have to remind you that your post is off-topic in this thread! Quote Link to comment
+Castle Mischief Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 [soapbox] But seriously, what does this thread have to do with geocaching? IMO, this type of thread (there are also the "How did you serve", the "Nurses who geocache" and other similar threads) do not belong in the Geocaching Topics forum. Simply putting "geocaching" in the subject is a very tenuous link to actual geocaching. [/soapbox] I reckon it depends on your point of view... Does geocaching exist without geocachers? Do geocachers form communities, interact and communicate? Can you have a community if you don't know who its members are or what they think and want? Do you really want an impersonal technical discussion of geocaching absent any personality? This and the threads like it are about geocachers discussing and informing our game and community. The relevance of these topics to a geocaching forum is direct and indelible. If we have to stick to strict interpretations I (or a Moderator) would have to remind you that your post is off-topic in this thread! I agree with knowschad. It's not a question of relevance, it's a question of topicality. Shall we have a "how many cross-stitchers out there?" followed by a "how many goat farmers out there" and then a "how many fundamental polygamous sect members out there?" thread in the Geocaching Topics forum? Quote Link to comment
+ReadyOrNot Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Or merge with this thread [soapbox] But seriously, what does this thread have to do with geocaching? IMO, this type of thread (there are also the "How did you serve", the "Nurses who geocache" and other similar threads) do not belong in the Geocaching Topics forum. Simply putting "geocaching" in the subject is a very tenuous link to actual geocaching. [/soapbox] I remember a certain deaf geocacher that posted here often and was looking for other deaf geocachers. The topic was "Any pastor cachers out there"... That seems quite relevent to geocaching. I'm sure he was interested in having a discussion with like-minded individuals. Let me get on my soapbox too! <soapbox> But seriously, why does a completely innocent thread have to be hijacked? Does it really bother you that much that a pastor is curious if there are other pastor cachers out there? If not here, then where would this be relevent? If it doesn't bother you, then why even get on your soapbox and derail this guys thread? Hmmmmmmm... Sounds like "Instigating" to me. </soapbox> Quote Link to comment
+Dooley the Clown and Joy Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I am the Associate Pastor of a small Baptist Church in Georgia, and was a youth minister for 28 years. We have a cache hidden next to our church that has received very good reviews. it is called, The Greatest Treasure Ever Found. If you are ever in the Calhoun / Adairsville, GA area. You should try it. Quote Link to comment
+TheAlabamaRambler Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 It's not a question of relevance, it's a question of topicality. Shall we have a "how many cross-stitchers out there?" followed by a "how many goat farmers out there" and then a "how many fundamental polygamous sect members out there?" thread in the Geocaching Topics forum? Evidently! http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=223099 Back to our regularly scheduled topic... Bubbacache is a youth pastor, as is JFine, and we have several more clergy in the AGA. Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 0Hmmmmmmm... Sounds like "Instigating" to me. Nope. Just opinion. Just like yours. Quote Link to comment
+doingitoldschool Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Or merge with this thread [soapbox] But seriously, what does this thread have to do with geocaching? IMO, this type of thread (there are also the "How did you serve", the "Nurses who geocache" and other similar threads) do not belong in the Geocaching Topics forum. Simply putting "geocaching" in the subject is a very tenuous link to actual geocaching. [/soapbox] At least you dropped the H out of IMHO... Quote Link to comment
M15a4spr Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Or merge with this thread [soapbox] But seriously, what does this thread have to do with geocaching? IMO, this type of thread (there are also the "How did you serve", the "Nurses who geocache" and other similar threads) do not belong in the Geocaching Topics forum. Simply putting "geocaching" in the subject is a very tenuous link to actual geocaching. [/soapbox] I like watching anti-religion bigots rant. So someone wants to know if others in his/her field also enjoy caching. Why do you troll their thread? Just trying to pick a fight? Quote Link to comment
+Firespinner Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I'm a Baptist pastor, and part of our family geocaching team. Are there any other cachers who serve as ministers of religion (interpret however you like)? I'm a Wiccan Priestess Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Or merge with this thread [soapbox] But seriously, what does this thread have to do with geocaching? IMO, this type of thread (there are also the "How did you serve", the "Nurses who geocache" and other similar threads) do not belong in the Geocaching Topics forum. Simply putting "geocaching" in the subject is a very tenuous link to actual geocaching. [/soapbox] I like watching anti-religion bigots rant. So someone wants to know if others in his/her field also enjoy caching. Why do you troll their thread? Just trying to pick a fight? First, there are forum guidelines against that sort of name calling. Please restrain from calling me a bigot. Second, that was far from "ranting" Lastly, I am not anti-religion. I'm anti-off topic. I have also "ranted" against the "Any nurse cachers out there" and other threads of that sort. Are you just trying to pick a fight? 'Cause you sure sound like it. Quote Link to comment
RV'n Iowans Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I don't see anything wrong with the question asking if there are other Pastors into Geocaching, any more than someone asking if there are any Iowans, bricklayers, fishermen, geologists, etc. into the hobby. Some people are looking for potential friends with a common bond in addition to Geocaching. Religion does seem to create a "hornet's nest", but it is part of life! Dick Quote Link to comment
+tzipora Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Right now, I help with Torah Study at my synagogue. Even though I only recently converted to Judaism my rabbi says I should consider rabbinical school, so I may become more involved in the future. Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Religion does seem to create a "hornet's nest", but it is part of life! I repeat: my post had NOTHING at all to do with religion. Zero, zippo nada. Quote Link to comment
RV'n Iowans Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Religion does seem to create a "hornet's nest", but it is part of life! I repeat: my post had NOTHING at all to do with religion. Zero, zippo nada. Didn't intend to imply that at all, Chad...Hope no offense was taken Quote Link to comment
+KJcachers Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Or merge with this thread [soapbox] But seriously, what does this thread have to do with geocaching? IMO, this type of thread (there are also the "How did you serve", the "Nurses who geocache" and other similar threads) do not belong in the Geocaching Topics forum. Simply putting "geocaching" in the subject is a very tenuous link to actual geocaching. [/soapbox] I like watching anti-religion bigots rant. So someone wants to know if others in his/her field also enjoy caching. Why do you troll their thread? Just trying to pick a fight? I like watching trolls bring old topics back to life with nothing new to add to the discussion. this is the third one of yours today so far. bored today? Quote Link to comment
+Bergie Bunch Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I am ordained, but not practicing. Ianplant from Johnstown PA also caches. Quote Link to comment
+Frank Broughton Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I am an assistant to my Pastor at our independent Baptist church in Eden, NY. Have been full time on staff for 17 plus years. Quote Link to comment
+Totem Clan Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I'm not but I know of the Youth Pastor in Crookston MN, and a Reverend in Red Lake Falls MN who are both active cachers. Quote Link to comment
+LEGO Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Shall we have a "how many cross-stitchers out there?" followed by a "how many goat farmers out there" and then a "how many fundamental polygamous sect members out there?" thread in the Geocaching Topics forum? Sure, why not? Quote Link to comment
+The Turner Gang Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Baptist pastor and Church Development Facilitator for the Baptist Churches of South Australia. Put on to caching by 2 other Baptist pastors - no, 3 - here in Adelaide at a pastors retreat. Not sure whether it's worse to talk about pastoring on a caching forum or talking caching at a pastor's retreat ;-) Quote Link to comment
+DiamondDaveG Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) A well known Akron area cacher is a Baptist Minister. He even placed a LPC in the church parking lot and encourages cachers to stop and visit (either Sundsy mornings or when he is in the office). Previously I was an Elder at my church. -edit for clarity (i forgot a word)- Edited June 25, 2009 by DiamondDaveG Quote Link to comment
+Strike Anywhere Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I am a Youth Pastor in Philadelphia. We moved into the hood to reach out to urban teens and have been here for 15 years. Geocaching gets me out into the woods (Once I leave the city) and I love those two parts of life quite a bit... but I love the family I have the most... Thanks for connecting all of us.. Nice. Quote Link to comment
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