plural pastors
: a spiritual overseer
especially
: a clergyperson serving a local church or parish
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Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024
The daughter of an elderly Queens pastor named Thomas Burns had flagged a similar conflict to Mayersohn a year beforehand.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 8 Aug. 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
Mom of 3 Dies After Being Hit by Car Near Mississippi Restaurant: ‘Truly Heartbroken’
Jean-Baptiste worked as a pastor while Pierre worked at a salon, according to Christine Cummings, the couple’s longtime neighbor, per FOX affiliate WFXT.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024
The daughter of an elderly Queens pastor named Thomas Burns had flagged a similar conflict to Mayersohn a year beforehand.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 8 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2024.
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