plural pastors
: a spiritual overseer
especially
: a clergyperson serving a local church or parish
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Luke Gentile, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
Take for example Darrell Scott, a pastor from Ohio, who remains firm in his support.
—Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2024
Donna Nez, who pastors the Hard Rock Community Church in northwest Arizona, also opposes the bill.
—Karin Brulliard, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2023
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Noun
Despite coming out as transgender while in seminary, the rhetoric of the 2016 election pushed Stever to follow through and become a pastor.
—Luke Gentile, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
Take for example Darrell Scott, a pastor from Ohio, who remains firm in his support.
—Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
Lundqvist pastors an evangelical congregation in Uppsala, Sweden, called Word of Life Church, which has more than 3,200 members.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2024
Donna Nez, who pastors the Hard Rock Community Church in northwest Arizona, also opposes the bill.
—Karin Brulliard, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2023
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“Pastor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastor. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.
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