A Minister is a religious figure that leads a church, temple or synagogue. The position involves a variety of tasks including educating and training lay leaders, providing spiritual guidance and support to a community, preaching and leading religious services, and overseeing other professional church workers. The position also entails collaborating with government officials and other stakeholders to discuss societal issues, implement policies, and promote governance stability.
In the holiness church, it is the minister’s duty to equip believers and point them to Jesus. This is a responsibility that requires more than a warm heart, it must involve a deep understanding of scripture and theology.
Ministers often have leadership and administration responsibilities, ranging from promoting tithing to developing community resources. They are also responsible for coordinating and managing ministry business and fundraising activities. They are also expected to be familiar with budgetary procedures and other financial regulations. Ministers also have a social impact that extends beyond their churches and include collaborating with other local faith leaders to address societal issues, participating in protest marches with a clerical collar, and articulating their faith through the media.
The role of a Minister is often defined by their denomination, and they may be considered to be an employee or self-employed individual. This is important because it determines how much they are paid, what benefits they receive and how the church is taxed. It is also the minister’s responsibility to watch over the elders and deacons and see that matters in the church are handled decently and in order.