Church terminology

Minister

Official diocesan definition

All the baptized members of the Church who are carrying out their ministry to worship God and to serve others. Some people have special ministries: wardens, church school teachers, choir members, assistants in worship. Certain ministries in the Church require that a person be ordained.

Also called

Ministers

Source

Definitions are based on the Church Terminology glossary of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto. Last verified 2026-08-05.

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