The term "minister" comes from a Latin word meaning a "servant" (or first servant). In some countries (such as the US, such a person is instead known as a secretary.
A minister may also be a person who leads a Protestantchurch; such a person may also be called a pastor, preacher, or elder. In many churches, ministers are required to be seminary[?] trained although some churches allow "laymen" to preach. Compare with priest.
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