ministry

a department of the government responsible for a particular area such as education or health

ministerio, departamento gubernamental

• the ministry of something

Collocations Ministry of Education · Ministry of Health

• The Ministry of Defence is responsible for the country's armed forces.

  El Ministerio de Defensa es responsable de las fuerzas armadas del país.

the work or position of a minister in a church or religious organization

ministerio (religioso), trabajo de un ministro

• a ministry of something

Collocations ministry of a church · ministry of God

• He devoted his life to the ministry.

  Él dedicó su vida al ministerio.

the act of helping or serving someone, especially in a religious context

ministración, servicio religioso

• a ministry to somebody

Collocations ministry to the poor · ministry to the sick

• She found great joy in her ministry to the homeless.

  Ella encontró gran alegría en su ministerio a los sin hogar.

the leadership or guidance provided by someone in a religious role

liderazgo espiritual, guía religiosa

• a ministry of somebody

Collocations ministry of a spiritual leader · ministry of a pastor

• The church relies on the ministry of its elders.

  La iglesia confía en el liderazgo de sus ancianos.