The head of a department or cabinet in a government (e.g. finances, health etc...). It is from Latin meaning a servant (or first servant). |
1. The head of a department or cabinet? in a government (e.g. finances, health etc...). It is from Latin meaning a servant (or first servant). Sometimes called secretary. 2. A person who leads a Protestant church, also called a pastor, preacher, elder. In many churches, ministers are required to be seminary trained although some churches allow "laymen" to preach. |