Pastor

usgb/ˈpæstər/
noun

A person who leads a Christian church or congregation.

His father is a pastor of a local church.
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Often appears as...

  • pastor of the church
  • local pastor
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Religious Leader

Used mainly for those who lead or preach in Christian churches.

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He met with the pastor to discuss the church's charity work.
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Not Universal

'Pastor' may not be used in all Christian denominations.

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In the Catholic church, they tend to use 'priest' instead of 'pastor'.
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Community Role

Often involved in social events, counseling, and community services.

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The pastor organized a food drive for the holidays.
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