pastorate

noun
UK: /ˈpɑːstərət/
US: /ˈpæstərət/

  1. The position or role of a pastor in a church.

    1. He began his pastorate last year.
    2. The responsibilities of the pastorate include spiritual guidance and community outreach.

  2. The period during which a pastor serves a particular church.

    1. His pastorate lasted for ten years.
    2. During his pastorate, the church experienced significant growth in membership and engagement.

  3. A group of people under the care of a pastor; a congregation.

    1. He cares deeply for his pastorate.
    2. The challenges of leading a diverse pastorate require sensitivity and understanding.

Synonyms

ministry incumbency charge

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pastorate" in English means: The position or role of a pastor in a church., The period during which a pastor serves a particular church., A group of people under the care of a pastor; a congregation..

The phonetic transcription of "pastorate" is /ˈpɑːstərət/ in British English and /ˈpæstərət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pastorate": ministry, incumbency, charge.

Example usage of "pastorate": "He began his pastorate last year.". More examples on the page.