minister of religion
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A minister of religion leads a congregation in prayer during a Sunday service.
Definition
Noun: A person who is officially authorized to lead religious worship and perform other spiritual duties within a religious community. This term is often used specifically for clergy in Protestant Christian churches.
Usage
The term "minister of religion" refers to an ordained leader in a faith community. It is a formal title. - A minister of religion conducts services such as weddings, funerals, and weekly worship. - The role of a minister of religion often includes providing pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and religious education to congregation members.
Examples
- The minister of religion delivered a powerful sermon on Sunday morning.
- They asked the local minister of religion to officiate their marriage ceremony.
- After years of study, she was ordained as a minister of religion.
Advanced Usage
- "To minister to someone": This is the related verb form. It means to attend to the needs of someone, especially to provide help, care, or spiritual comfort.
- The chaplain sought to minister to the families of the victims.
Variants and Related Words
- Minister (n): A common short form for "minister of religion."
- We spoke with the minister after the service.
- Clergy (n): The collective body of people ordained for religious duties.
- Pastor (n): A minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation.
- Clergyman/Clergywoman (n): Formal terms for a male or female member of the clergy.
Synonyms
- Cleric
- Pastor
- Preacher
- Reverend
Related Phrases
- Ordained minister: A minister who has been officially recognized and authorized by a religious body through a ceremony (ordination).
- Only an ordained minister can perform the sacraments in that denomination.
A minister of religion leads a congregation in prayer during a Sunday service.
Noun
- a person authorized to conduct religious worship
- clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches