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church council

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noun

  1. (in certain Lutheran churches) a body of lay delegates chosen from the congregation and charged with supporting the pastor in religious instruction, contributions to the church, etc.


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She also admitted failing to manage the risk Jenkins posed by allowing him to perform roles in the church and church council when it was inappropriate for him to do so.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2022

He was a former resident of Bethesda, where he led the church council at Concord-St.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 28, 2022

But the work is not done, said Ramos of the church council.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2021

A church council meeting slated for Jan. 8 will take up the more serious work of how it wants to move forward with the building between now and the end of March.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 4, 2020

“Papa is hosting a church council meeting today,” Jaja said.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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