Pastorate

Pronunciation: /ˈpæstəˌrɪt/

Definitions of pastorate

noun the office, term, or jurisdiction of a pastor

Example Sentences

A1 The pastor was assigned to a new pastorate in a small town.

A2 She decided to pursue a career in the pastorate after completing seminary.

B1 The pastorate of the church has been successful in implementing new outreach programs.

B2 The candidate has extensive experience in pastorate management and leadership.

C1 The pastorate's focus on community engagement has led to significant growth in membership.

C2 The pastor's tenure in the pastorate was marked by innovation and positive change in the congregation.

Examples of pastorate in a Sentence

formal The new minister was appointed to the pastorate of the church.

informal The pastor just started his new pastorate at the church.

slang The church just got a new guy in the pastorate.

figurative Taking on the pastorate of the church is like taking on a whole new world of responsibility.

Grammatical Forms of pastorate

• plural: pastorates
• comparative: more pastoral
• superlative: most pastoral
• present tense: pastorates
• future tense: will pastorate
• perfect tense: have pastored
• continuous tense: is pastoring
• singular: pastorate
• positive degree: pastorate
• infinitive: to pastorate
• gerund: pastorating
• participle: pastored

Origin and Evolution of pastorate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pastorate' originated from the Latin word 'pastoratus', which means the office or function of a pastor.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pastorate' has come to refer to the position or term of service of a pastor in a church or religious institution, emphasizing the pastoral duties and responsibilities associated with the role.