minister vs pastor

[keannu]

What do you think is the difference between "minister" and "pastor"? What I found on the internet is that the latter is more limited while the former is broader. Is it true?

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ex)One slow afternoon a group of black customers- a minister, an assistant pastor, and two visiting gospel singers- came in for a meal...

 

[Barb_D]

Answers vary. Here's one: definition - What is the difference between a pastor, a priest, and a minister? - Christianity Beta - Stack Exchange

 

[LingvaLupo]

Many times, the terms are interchangeable but are just used by different denominations. Also depending upon the denomination, the schooling and qualifications vary, regardless of which term is used. Some require no particular education, some require specific Bible education, some even require the exegesis of a Hebrew Old-Testament passage and a Greek New-Testament passage as part of the qualification examination.