Ministry (Noun)
Meaning 1
Religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The ministry of the Presbyterian church emphasizes the importance of community service and outreach programs.
- At the council meeting, the elders discussed the role of the ministry in guiding the congregation's spiritual growth.
- As part of her ordination, Sarah was required to complete a year of internship with an experienced member of the ministry.
- The church's ministry consisted of five full-time pastors and several part-time lay ministers who worked together to serve the needs of the community.
- After completing divinity school, John felt a calling to join the ministry and serve the Lord through a life of service and leadership.
Meaning 2
Building where the business of a government ministry is transacted.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
The work of a minister of religion; "he is studying for the ministry".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Hypernyms
Meaning 4
A government department under the direction of a minister of state.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.