ministerium

American  

[min-uh-steer-ee-uhm] / ˌmɪn əˈstɪər i əm /

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter)

1. an organization of local ministers or religious leaders who work with other community leaders on social or educational programs.

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ministerium British  

/ ˌmɪnɪˈstɪərɪəm /

noun

1. the body of the Lutheran ministers in a district

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Etymology

Origin of ministerium

From Latin, dating back to 1855–60; ministry

Example Sentences

On 13 November 1989, Erich Mielke stood before the East German parliament to answer questions in his role as head of the Ministerium für Staatssicherheit, the state security ministry, commonly known as the Stasi.

From The Guardian

The ECC Resolution on Racism, passed in June, insists that “the time is right for white clergy to attend to the sins of our own community and make a public commitment to prioritize antiracism work within our ministerium.”

From Seattle Times

He has also been a leader of the state’s religious community, including serving as president of the NE Southern Christian Leadership Conference and a leader of the local interfaith Ministerium.

From Washington Times

So, the Mennonite Disaster Service connected the church not only with the family, but also with the Wakefield ministerium.

From Washington Times

He adopted a motto drawn from St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians: “Ministerium reconciliationis,” or the ministry of reconciliation.

From Washington Post