The striking differences between a Catholic priest and a Christian pastor are nearly too numerous to count. Not only in the services they conduct, but their orientation into their field and the way they are taught to interact. The reality of the situation is the contrasts exist only to highlight to comparisons. Between Ronald Cobb, the Christion pastor in Horton Kansas, and Benjamin Tremmel, the Catholic priest of the Good Intent Parish, there exist some of the most uncommon similarities one might find between such different holy men. Amongst the obvious differences between a pastor and a priest, there are unique comparisons to be drawn from Father Benjamin Tremmel and Pastor Ronald Cobb, including their love for the community, their passion for the communion, and their balanced approach to preaching. To begin with, an examination of the importance communion plays in the opinions of Father Ben and Pastor Cobb would reveal they share a very similar view on the role of communion in the church. Unequivocally, communion is of the utmost importance in a Sunday service, but not all leaders of the Church …show more content…
Benjamin Tremmel, a farm boy from northeast Kansas who sought higher education whenever it was available, joined the Priesthood as soon as possible, and dedicated his life to the Catholic Church. Ronald Cobb, a military man from Jackson County obtaining a degree in addiction counseling with a passion to help, and falling into place in Horton, Kansas as a Christian Pastor. At first glance, the only points that jump out are the obvious differences between the pair, but a few Sundays spent with each of these men will reveal some held convictions they both share, convictions that make them better leaders, preachers, and friends to all who enter their doors. Convictions that make these two very different men, very