ministry
/ˈmɪnɪstri/
noun
- A government department headed by a minister, responsible for a specific area of public policy.
- The Ministry of Defense released a statement about the new security measures.
- The Ministry of Education announced new funding for schools.
- She works as a policy advisor in the Ministry of Health.
- The work or vocation of a religious minister; the period of time during which a person serves as a minister.
- Her ministry focused on helping young people in the community.
- The church's youth ministry organizes weekly activities for teenagers.
- He devoted his life to the ministry and served as a pastor for over forty years.
- The act of serving or helping others, especially in a compassionate or charitable way.
- Their ministry of music brought joy to many people.
- The organization's ministry to the poor includes providing meals and shelter.
- She saw her work at the hospital as a ministry of healing.