1. a government department headed by a minister
2. the work or profession of a religious leader
3. the act of serving or helping others

Examples

• The Ministry of Education announced new funding for schools.
• She felt called to enter the ministry after college.
• His ministry to the homeless lasted over twenty years.
• The defense ministry issued a statement about the conflict.
• The pastor’s ministry focused on youth programs.
• During his ministry, the economy improved significantly.
• The ministry of health launched a vaccination campaign.