Ministry
noun
A government department leading a specific piece of work or area of interest.
The Ministry of Health is responsible for public health initiatives in the country.
Often appears as...
- ministry of education
- ministry of defence
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Formal
Academic,Technical
noun
The period during which a person serves as a minister.
His ministry saw many positive changes in the country.
Often appears as...
- five year ministry
- longest ministry
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Formal
Academic,Technical
noun
The work of a religious preacher or clergy.
He felt a calling to the ministry and became a pastor of a small church.
Often appears as...
- ministry work
- ministry service
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Religious
noun
A religious service or sermon.
Her ministry was inspiring and touched the hearts of many.
Often appears as...
- sunday ministry
- ministry sermon
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Formal
Religious
noun
A government department leading a specific piece of work or area of interest.
The Ministry of Health is responsible for public health initiatives in the country.
Often appears as...
- ministry of education
- ministry of defence
Usage tips
Formal
Academic,Technical
noun
The period during which a person serves as a minister.
His ministry saw many positive changes in the country.
Often appears as...
- five year ministry
- longest ministry
Usage tips
Formal
Academic,Technical
noun
The work of a religious preacher or clergy.
He felt a calling to the ministry and became a pastor of a small church.
Often appears as...
- ministry work
- ministry service
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
noun
A religious service or sermon.
Her ministry was inspiring and touched the hearts of many.
Often appears as...
- sunday ministry
- ministry sermon
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3National Role
Refers to a high-level governmental body, not local or regional entities.
The Ministry of Finance sets the national budget.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Functions
Focusses on specialized government responsibilities related to its name.
The Ministry of Transport oversees highway construction.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Synonym
Don't confuse 'ministry' with 'minister'; the former is the department, the latter is a person.
She works at the ministry; her boss is the minister.
Pro Tip 1/3National Role
Refers to a high-level governmental body, not local or regional entities.
The Ministry of Finance sets the national budget.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Functions
Focusses on specialized government responsibilities related to its name.
The Ministry of Transport oversees highway construction.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Synonym
Don't confuse 'ministry' with 'minister'; the former is the department, the latter is a person.
She works at the ministry; her boss is the minister.
Pro Tip 1/3National Role
Refers to a high-level governmental body, not local or regional entities.
The Ministry of Finance sets the national budget.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Functions
Focusses on specialized government responsibilities related to its name.
The Ministry of Transport oversees highway construction.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Synonym
Don't confuse 'ministry' with 'minister'; the former is the department, the latter is a person.
She works at the ministry; her boss is the minister.
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Reel Talk Ep. 2 - Wicked...
stepping up to the plate for ministries he's on his game he's fished a lot in his life he just never fished her big bluefin tunas before so it's definitely been a good experience to try and mould him but he's definitely see some habits that he's already developed that are trying to wearing me like what sleeping you just how much do you do not sleep
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The life of North Korean...
hidden it's hidden from the eyes observers who study this country and the reason for this is that when you asked him me about her business she claims that it is a state-owned enterprise but this is nonsense in reality who me simply pays a portion of a profit to a government ministry she keeps the
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How Mr. Condom made...
I could you come and join he asked me in because he liked my wife a lot so I said ok he became the chairman of National AIDS committee and increased the budget 50 for every ministry even judges had to be involved with AIDS education everyone and we said the public institutions religious
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How we're using drones...
no matter how hard it is to reach them. We often tell people about that mission, and they say, "That's so generous of you, it's so philanthropic." Philanthropy has nothing to do with it. Because of the commercial contracts that we sign with ministries of health,
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Maria Van Kerkhove: How...
Scientific world collaborates. We don't need a treaty for that. We just do that because no matter who’s in office, no matter what political cycle is there, we work together, but we need that from a political level as well and through ministries of health.
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How digital innovation...
Excuse me. "How long has humor versus rumor strategy been implemented? Were comedians consulted to make the humor?" Yes, definitely. Comedians are our most cherished colleagues. And each and every ministry has a team of what we call participation officers
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Paddy Ashdown: The...
It's no longer the case that the security of a country is simply a matter for its soldiers and its ministry of defense. It's its capacity to lock together its institutions. And this tells you something very important. It tells you that, in fact,
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Nicholas Negroponte: The...
And yet we count. We're really dealing with the federal government. We're really dealing with ministries of education. And if you look at governments around the world, ministries of education tend to be the most conservative,
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How to put the power of...
They demystify law, break it down into simple terms, and then they help people look for a solution. They don't focus on the courts alone. They look ministry departments, local government, an ombudsman's office.
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What if we eliminated...
will distribute those drugs to the people. Now, we train those volunteers, and we also help the ministries with all that complex logistics. And every one of those volunteers has a pole like this.
Video examples
Reel Talk Ep. 2 - Wicked...
stepping up to the plate for ministries he's on his game he's fished a lot in his life he just never fished her big bluefin tunas before so it's definitely been a good experience to try and mould him but he's definitely see some habits that he's already developed that are trying to wearing me like what sleeping you just how much do you do not sleep
Video examples
The life of North Korean...
hidden it's hidden from the eyes observers who study this country and the reason for this is that when you asked him me about her business she claims that it is a state-owned enterprise but this is nonsense in reality who me simply pays a portion of a profit to a government ministry she keeps the
Video examples
How Mr. Condom made...
I could you come and join he asked me in because he liked my wife a lot so I said ok he became the chairman of National AIDS committee and increased the budget 50 for every ministry even judges had to be involved with AIDS education everyone and we said the public institutions religious
Video examples
How we're using drones...
no matter how hard it is to reach them. We often tell people about that mission, and they say, "That's so generous of you, it's so philanthropic." Philanthropy has nothing to do with it. Because of the commercial contracts that we sign with ministries of health,
Video examples
Maria Van Kerkhove: How...
Scientific world collaborates. We don't need a treaty for that. We just do that because no matter who’s in office, no matter what political cycle is there, we work together, but we need that from a political level as well and through ministries of health.
Video examples
How digital innovation...
Excuse me. "How long has humor versus rumor strategy been implemented? Were comedians consulted to make the humor?" Yes, definitely. Comedians are our most cherished colleagues. And each and every ministry has a team of what we call participation officers
Video examples
Paddy Ashdown: The...
It's no longer the case that the security of a country is simply a matter for its soldiers and its ministry of defense. It's its capacity to lock together its institutions. And this tells you something very important. It tells you that, in fact,
Video examples
Nicholas Negroponte: The...
And yet we count. We're really dealing with the federal government. We're really dealing with ministries of education. And if you look at governments around the world, ministries of education tend to be the most conservative,
Video examples
How to put the power of...
They demystify law, break it down into simple terms, and then they help people look for a solution. They don't focus on the courts alone. They look ministry departments, local government, an ombudsman's office.
Video examples
What if we eliminated...
will distribute those drugs to the people. Now, we train those volunteers, and we also help the ministries with all that complex logistics. And every one of those volunteers has a pole like this.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Robert H. Schuller
American Clergyman
If you're going to counsel people - and that's all my ministry is, it's a counseling ministry more than anything else - people have to believe that they can trust you and that they can listen to you, that you're going to try to help them and not just politically try to convert them to your views.
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Kevin Cramer
American Politician
I really see the vocation of politics like I see every vocation - whether it's being a reporter or serving in public life or being a plumber - as an extension of ministry.
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Jeannie Mai
American Celebrity
My work in television is part of my ministry. My ministry is not religious at all - it's part of my life purpose of empowering women.
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Marvin Sapp
American Musician
My church has a health and fitness ministry to encourage our members to take care of spiritually and physically; how could I not?
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Paula White
American Public Servant
In my ministry, I've been fortunate to privately advise many national leaders, celebrities and people of unusual influence.
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T. D. Jakes
American Clergyman
I actually grew up playing the piano in the church and was deeply involved in music ministry.
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Anne Graham Lotz
American Clergyman
I don't take any money from my ministry. I'm not on salary. My husband supports me.
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Ben Harney
American Actor
I realized my calling was to use the arts and ministry to help young people.
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Harold Warner
The true character of ministry is a servants heart.
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James Green Somerville
American Clergyman
I know the world is hungry for good ministry.
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Robert H. Schuller
American Clergyman
If you're going to counsel people - and that's all my ministry is, it's a counseling ministry more than anything else - people have to believe that they can trust you and that they can listen to you, that you're going to try to help them and not just politically try to convert them to your views.
Quote examples
Kevin Cramer
American Politician
I really see the vocation of politics like I see every vocation - whether it's being a reporter or serving in public life or being a plumber - as an extension of ministry.
Quote examples
Jeannie Mai
American Celebrity
My work in television is part of my ministry. My ministry is not religious at all - it's part of my life purpose of empowering women.
Quote examples
Marvin Sapp
American Musician
My church has a health and fitness ministry to encourage our members to take care of spiritually and physically; how could I not?
Quote examples
Paula White
American Public Servant
In my ministry, I've been fortunate to privately advise many national leaders, celebrities and people of unusual influence.
Quote examples
T. D. Jakes
American Clergyman
I actually grew up playing the piano in the church and was deeply involved in music ministry.
Quote examples
Anne Graham Lotz
American Clergyman
I don't take any money from my ministry. I'm not on salary. My husband supports me.
Quote examples
Ben Harney
American Actor
I realized my calling was to use the arts and ministry to help young people.
Quote examples
Harold Warner
The true character of ministry is a servants heart.
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James Green Somerville
American Clergyman
I know the world is hungry for good ministry.
Example 1 of 10
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