Church Leadership Roles

noun a male member of the clergy, especially a priest, minister, or religious leader

• The clergyman delivered a moving sermon at the church service.
• The clergyman is always so kind and welcoming to everyone in the community.
• I heard the clergyman is a real cool dude outside of the church.
• The clergyman's words were like a beacon of hope in the midst of darkness.

noun The position or role of a curate in the church; the office or work of a curate.

• The scientist's research was praised for its high level of curacy.
• I always trust her calculations because of her curacy.
• Her curacy when it comes to numbers is on point.
• The artist's attention to detail gave her paintings a sense of curacy.

noun an official in certain churches, such as the Anglican Church, who assists the priest in some duties

• The deacon led the congregation in prayer during the church service.
• The deacon is always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
• I heard the deacon throws the best church potlucks in town.
• In the business world, he is seen as a deacon of ethical practices.