ministry
- noun
- /ˈmɪnɪstri/
- My father gave it to me when I entered the ministry.
- ministry and mission
- church ministry
- ordained ministry
But my my ministry is not behind four walls.
- But my my ministry is not behind four walls.
- So I would, I would invest in your ministry.
- Fellow teachers and friends then began to send her money for her ministry.
- But it it's, we got to a place to where we felt called to ministry.
- And I said to Margaret, Margaret, this is marketplace ministry disguised as a business.
- It's something that I've longed for, for years and prayed for that we could do ministry together.
- The cardinal didn't know about the abuse by this priest, yet he kept him in ministry, thus enabling further abuse.
- The cardinal did know about the abuse by this priest, yet he kept him in ministry, thus enabling further abuse.
- And he said, you know, guys, I think that what you did tonight could be a ministry.
- And it doesn't disqualify them from ministry, doesn't disqualify them from their vocation, doesn't disqualify them from anything that that is life.
- I wouldn't want a ministry judging.
Examples
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In the synoptic Gospels, Jesus's ministry does not begin until the arrest of John.
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Through the ministry of the Church, may God give you pardon and peace
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I got to live my dream job in ministry and do all the things.
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I'll work with your ministry, but I work for God.
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Like I feel like ever since the Lord started this ministry that he really wants me to keep it affordable.
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"Over the years, this ministry has given comfort, hope, and faith to millions of people.
Fiction book (1992) -
lt sounds as if your ministry in Georgia was a wonderful success.
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Jesus defied their concept of God during his ministry, and his resurrection appearances issue the ultimate challenge.
Academic text (2008) -
That's his young, fine son back there, who's studying for the ministry.
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After years of dedication, she finally decided to enter the ministry to help others grow spiritually.
Synonyms
A group of religious leaders like priests or pastors who lead Christian services
The time a person has a government or church job
Compounds
- Canadian
A yearly required check of older cars to make sure they are safe and do not make too much smoke
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ministry comes from minister, meaning 'servant', and long ago the word also meant 'service' or 'work'. That's why ministry can mean the work or duties of a religious leader — the service they give to others.