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pastor
A member of the clergy who leads and provides pastoral care for a Protestant church congregation. In some regions, mostly in northern Germany, it is the usual job title for a Protestant minister.
Am Sonntag hat der neue Pastor seine erste Predigt in der Gemeinde gehalten.
On Sunday, the new pastor gave his first sermon in the congregation.
The term 'Pastor' (pastor) is used mainly in northern Germany and parts of central Germany for a member of the clergy in the Protestant church. In other regions, other terms are more common.
In unserem Dorf in Schleswig-Holstein haben wir einen sehr netten Pastor.
In our village in Schleswig-Holstein, we have a very nice pastor.
A pastor has specific duties in the congregation. Typical verbs are: 'eine Predigt halten' (to give a sermon), 'die Gemeinde leiten' (to lead the congregation), 'jemanden taufen' (to baptize someone), 'ein Paar trauen' (to marry a couple), or 'eine Beerdigung abhalten' (to conduct a funeral).
Der Pastor wird unsere Tochter nächsten Monat taufen.
The pastor will baptize our daughter next month.
In a formal situation, or when you do not know the person personally, the correct form of address is 'Herr Pastor' (Pastor). This shows respect for the office.
Guten Tag, Herr Pastor, ich hätte eine Frage zur Anmeldung für die Konfirmation.
Good afternoon, Pastor, I have a question about registration for confirmation.
minister
Both words can refer to a person who leads and provides pastoral care for a Protestant congregation. „Pastor“ is the usual term, whereas „Minister“ is used only in certain Protestant free churches or traditions. Which form is appropriate therefore depends on the church in question.
In dieser evangelischen Gemeinde betreut der Pastor die protestantische Gemeinde.
In this Protestant congregation, the pastor looks after the congregation.
In dieser Freikirche betreut der Minister die protestantische Gemeinde.
In this free church, the minister looks after the Protestant congregation.
