noun / verb
pastor
PAS-ter/ˈpæstər/
A Christian minister who leads a congregation, or to serve as one.
The pastor addresses the small congregation.
Etymology
A pastor was literally a shepherd caring for a flock. The religious sense transfers that relationship to a congregation, with the minister understood as a spiritual guide or shepherd of souls.
In context
If you are a pastor or minister who meets the criteria above, you are eligible to claim the housing allowance.
More examples
- She pastors a small church near the coast.
- The family spoke with their pastor after the service.
- Several pastors joined the community meeting.
Forms
pastor · pastors · pastored · pastoring
pastoral adjective — relating to a minister’s care