- present participle of minister.
ministering
Example Sentences
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Though in his chosen profession, Colbert has undoubtedly had a far greater impact, ministering to millions in a way few, if any, cultural figures who exist outside the religious sphere have ever done.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Describing her experience ministering as a person of colour, Rev Eileen Cremin said it was "overall positive".
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026
Bedraggled and bleeding, he opens his eyes to find Anna ministering to him and is rhapsodically smitten.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025
My recent employment has been as a hospice chaplain, ministering to dying people and their families.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2024
He read books, even though we didn’t have two pennies to rub together, ministering to the poor miners.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
