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A-Z: General definitions: Flock
Definition
A group of sheep in the care of a shepherd; a church congregation of which a minister, pastor or vicar has pastoral care.
Related Topics
Bible stories: The Good Shepherd; Big Ideas from the Bible: Sheep, shepherd and lamb
The Bible is full of images of sheep and shepherds, which have permeated Western literary traditions and culture.
Sheep were a key part of the the economy in biblical times and the familiar figure of the shepherd occurs frequently in the Bible to signify leadership, and care. Jesus described himself as the Good Shepherd.
1. Term for a worshipping community of Christians.
2. The building in which Christians traditionally meet for worship.
3. The worldwide community of Christian believers.
A group of Christians who congregate / meet together for worship.
Middle French menestre, ministre 'servant'. Someone who serves God and other people; used of those who hold office and lead worship in the Christian Church. Also verb form, to minister
The minister of a church.
1. A substitute, representative, or proxy.
2. Title given to priest responsible for caring for a parish. In the Middle Ages many rectors (who had the right to the income from a parish church) appointed vicars to care for the parish in their place.
