Pastored: meaning, definitions and examples
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pastored
[ ˈpæstərd ]
religious leadership
The term 'pastored' refers to the act of leading a church or congregation, typically by a pastor. It involves providing spiritual guidance, support, and teaching to members of a faith community. A pastor may conduct worship services, provide counsel, and help nurture the spiritual growth of their congregation. The role often includes administrative duties and community outreach as well. 'Pastored' indicates that someone has taken on these responsibilities in the context of a church setting.
Synonyms
guided, led, ministered, shepherded
Examples of usage
- She pastored the local church for over ten years.
- He was pastored by a well-respected spiritual leader.
- They pastored a diverse congregation with differing beliefs.
- The newly pastored minister focused on community engagement.
Translations
Translations of the word "pastored" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pastorado
🇮🇳 पादरी
🇩🇪 pastoriert
🇮🇩 dipastorkan
🇺🇦 пастирував
🇵🇱 pasterzował
🇯🇵 牧師された
🇫🇷 pastoré
🇪🇸 pastorado
🇹🇷 pastörlük yaptı
🇰🇷 목회하다
🇸🇦 رعى
🇨🇿 pasteroval
🇸🇰 pásol
🇨🇳 牧师照顾的
🇸🇮 pastoriral
🇮🇸 pósta
🇰🇿 пастырлық
🇬🇪 პასტორობდა
🇦🇿 pastorluq
🇲🇽 pastorado
Etymology
The word 'pastor' is derived from the Latin term 'pastor', meaning 'shepherd'. This term was used in the early Christian church to metaphorically describe the role of a leader who guides and protects the congregation, much like a shepherd tends to their sheep. The concept became more formalized in the Christian tradition as organized religion developed. With roots in Biblical texts, the role of a pastor evolved over centuries, embodying responsibilities not just in spiritual matters but also in community leadership. 'Pastored' is the past tense form, referring to the previous actions of a pastor in fulfilling these duties. The use of 'pastor' in English gained prominence during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, where the need for pastoral care became an essential aspect of church life.