Definition of "pastor" []

• A Christian minister or priest having spiritual charge over a congregation or other group. (noun)
• A layperson having spiritual charge over a person or group. (noun)
• A shepherd. (noun)
• To serve or act as pastor of. (verb-transitive)

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• ""_our pastor_," "yes," he said, "I will say our pastor, for he is pastor to this whole community and city, lead you to Christ, and train you for service.""
• "The term pastor is substituted if the individual leads a congregation."
• "The term pastor applies if a minister leads a congregation."