Minister, Ministry

A minister is a person who serves others, especially in religious work, such as preaching, teaching, or providing spiritual care. Ministry is the act of serving or the work that a minister does, which can include leadership, teaching, helping others, and other forms of service within a religious community. The term "ministry" can also refer more broadly to the work of the church as a whole.

See Bishop; Body of Christ; Church; Deacon, Deaconess; Elder; Ordain, Ordination; Presbyter; Priesthood; Spiritual Gifts.