Pastoral Staff

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈpæs.tər.əl stæf/

Definitions of pastoral staff

noun a long stick carried by a shepherd to guide and control sheep

Example Sentences

A1 The pastoral staff at the church are very friendly and welcoming.

A2 The pastoral staff members organize events for the community.

B1 The pastoral staff is responsible for providing support to parishioners in times of need.

B2 The pastoral staff work closely with the local community to address social issues.

C1 The pastoral staff's dedication to their work is evident in the positive impact they have on the community.

C2 The pastoral staff's leadership has helped the church grow and thrive in recent years.

Examples of pastoral staff in a Sentence

formal The pastoral staff at the church is responsible for overseeing the spiritual well-being of the congregation.

informal The pastoral staff are the ones who lead the church services and provide guidance to the members.

slang The pastor and his crew make up the pastoral staff that runs the church.

figurative The pastoral staff acts as the shepherds guiding their flock towards spiritual growth.

Grammatical Forms of pastoral staff

past tense

pastoral staffed

plural

pastoral staffs

comparative

more pastoral staff

superlative

most pastoral staff

present tense

pastoral staff

future tense

will pastoral staff

perfect tense

have pastoral staffed

continuous tense

is pastoral staffing

singular

pastoral staff

positive degree

pastoral staff

infinitive

to pastoral staff

gerund

pastoral staffing

participle

pastoral staffed

Origin and Evolution of pastoral staff

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The term 'pastoral staff' originated from the Latin word 'pastor' meaning shepherd, and 'staff' referring to a stick or rod used for support.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the staff carried by a shepherd, the term 'pastoral staff' evolved to symbolize the authority and pastoral care of bishops and other church leaders in Christianity.