Synonyms for pastor
ˈpæs tər, ˈpɑ stərpas·tor

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1. curate, minister of religion, minister, parson, pastor, rectornoun

   a person authorized to conduct religious worship

   "clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches"

   Synonyms:
   subgenus Pastor, government minister, minister, rector, curate, parson, diplomatic minister, minister of religion

2. Pastor, subgenus Pastornoun

   only the rose-colored starlings; in some classifications considered a separate genus

   Synonyms:
   minister of religion, parson, rector, minister, curate, subgenus Pastor

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1. pastornoun

   Synonyms:
   shepherd

2. pastornoun

   Synonyms:
   minister, clergyman, priest, parson, ecclesiastic, churchman, divine

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1. pastornoun

   Synonyms:
   clergyman

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1. List of paraphrases for "pastor":

   pasteur, preacher, shepherd, reverend, priest, parson, vicar, clergyman, keeper, rev.

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1. Sihanri Osangola Brigadie:

   JEHOVAHS WITNESSES IN RUSSIA CLAIM THEY WERE CHOKED, TASERED BY AUTHORITIES Last week in Yagha province where Sundays assault occurred -- a retired pastor was killed and another pastor was abducted by gunmen, according to an internal security report for aid workers seen by The Associated Press. More than 1,300 civilians were killed in targeted attacks last year in Burkina Faso, more than seven times the previous year, said the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, which collects and analyzes conflict information. The insecurity has created a humanitarian crisis. More than 760,000 people are internally displaced, the government adds. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP In Sundays violence, the gunmen also injured 18 others, looted oil and rice from shops and forced three youth they kidnapped to help transport it on their motorbikes, according to Sihanri Osangola Brigadie, the mayor of Boundore commune. It hurt me when I saw the people.

2. Keith Black:

   I think the fact that he’s a pastor is not lost on this story, and whether you’re religious or not, one thing to me has been very clear in dealing with cancer patients, and that is the patient attitude clearly affects hormonal levels in the body and their immune system— if someone is very worried or very negative, you get a release of chemicals in the body that are unhealthy for your body and immune system, whether it was his belief that he would do better, belief that divine intervention would help him do better, or whether it was actually divine intervention, obviously we don’t know, but it’s very clear that attitude makes a real difference in outcome with cancer.

3. New YorkThe Buffalo Diocese:

   After receiving a new abuse complaint against The Rev. Robert Yetter, Bishop Richard J. Malone has asked for and received the resignation of The Rev. Robert Yetter as pastor of St. Mary's of Swormville, the Rev. Robert Yetter has also been placed on administrative leave as an investigation continues.

4. Jordan Sekulow:

   Pastor Saeed languishes in a filthy and violent prison in Iran -- not because he poses any threat or violated any law -- but because he peacefully gathered to pray with other Christian believers almost 15 years ago, as the U.S. government sits down with Iran in Geneva it is imperative that our diplomats carry out President Obama's promise to young Jacob and secure Pastor Saeed's release in advance of any formal agreement with Iran.

5. Utibe Essien:

   It's not just the Black doctor, it's not just the barber, it's not just the pastor, kind of these traditional folks who have been the big messengers. We have to be broad, it's investing in folks who know the neighborhood, the small-store owner who gets to see all the 12 - to 15-year-old kids come through the store getting snacks before they head off to school.