minister

One who is authorized to perform religious functions in a Christian church, especially a Protestant church.

The superior in certain orders.

A high officer of state appointed to head an executive or administrative department of government.

An authorized diplomatic representative of a government, usually ranking next below an ambassador.

A person serving as an agent for another by carrying out specified orders or functions.

To attend to the wants and needs of others: synonym: tend.

To perform the functions of a cleric.

To administer or dispense (a sacrament, for example).

To furnish, supply, or afford; give; serve: as, to minister consolation.