ministry

The government department responsible for international relations. Often called the Foreign Ministry.

Refers to a department of a national government. This usage is common in British English.

The government department responsible for farming, food, and rural affairs.

Refers to a very important government department, such as Finance or Defence.

The work or service performed by a church or its members.

Religious work focused on spiritual care and guidance of a congregation.

Religious outreach and services provided to students at a university or college.

A person who holds a position of authority in a government ministry.

A man who makes official statements on behalf of a government ministry.

A person (of any gender) who makes official statements on behalf of a government ministry.

Used to specify the area of responsibility, e.g., Ministry of Culture.

The government ministry gives official permission for something.

The government ministry provides backing or help for something.

Located or working inside a specific government department.

Emphasizes being contained inside the organizational structure of a ministry.

To manage or be in charge of a government ministry.

To formally become a minister or start a career in religious service.

To start performing religious work or service.