To minister refers to perform a service. A ministry can mean two things: Firstly it can relate to the members of the Protestant Church clergy. The function of this ministry is to aid the religion by means of preaching, counselling, and direction of sacraments.
Secondly a ministry can also mean a legislative body, the head of which is usually a Minister. Also, the structure in which this department is situated can also be called a Ministry. A ministry is often regarded as a collective.
Secondly a ministry can also mean a legislative body, the head of which is usually a Minister. Also, the structure in which this department is situated can also be called a Ministry. A ministry is often regarded as a collective.