Phrases with «ordained pastor»

An "ordained pastor" refers to a religious leader who has gone through a formal process of being authorized or approved by a religious organization to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a pastor. They have received official recognition to lead and guide the congregation in religious practices, including performing weddings, baptisms, and leading prayers. Full definition

Sentences with «ordained pastor»

  • The ELCA, meanwhile, has suffered a dramatic drop in membership, losing more than a million members since its 2009 vote to approve same - sex marriage and ordain pastors in same - sex relationships. (firstthings.com)
  • I had a conversation about this with my newly ordained pastor friend. (redeeminggod.com)
  • Now having said that, we are lay missionaries not ordained pastors. (redeeminggod.com)
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