adjective
ministerial
Relating to clergy or their religious duties.
Her ministerial duties include leading worship and visiting people in hospitals.
Etymology
The clergy title grew from the idea of religious service. Ministerial describes the duties and activities belonging to someone who holds that religious office.
More examples
- The seminary offers ministerial training for future pastors.
- A local ministerial alliance brings clergy together from several churches.
- He begins his ministerial career at a small rural church.
Forms
Similar words
- pastoral
- Emphasizes spiritual care and guidance rather than all clergy duties.
- ecclesiastical
- Relates to the church as an institution, not just clergy.