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American Christian clergy stubs (1 C, 286 P) Pages in category "American Christian clergy" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 298 total.
There are existing sub-sections on religious denominations to deal with Christian lay people in politics, e.g. List of LDS politicians. This list is for politicians who also do Christian pastoral work, both ordained clergy and evangelists or theologians.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on legislation in Pennsylvania to respond to a landmark state grand jury report on child sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests (all times local):
Clergy of the United States, formal leaders within established religions. Their roles and functions vary in different religious traditions, but usually involve presiding over specific rituals and teaching their religion's doctrines and practices.
This category is for clergy of all Christian churches or denominations, serving in the United States. For category on Christian clergy who are Americans by citizenship, see: Category:American Christian clergy
In general, Christian clergy are ordained; that is, they are set apart for specific ministry in religious rites. Others who have definite roles in worship but who are not ordained (e.g., laypeople acting as acolytes ) are generally not considered clergy, even though they may require some sort of official approval to exercise these ministries.
When the body moved to Philadelphia in 1790, and then to Washington, D.C., clergy from various Christian denominations ("mainline Protestant denominations--usually Episcopalians or Presbyterians") continued to be selected, delivering prayers and presiding at funerals and memorial services. [21]
Christian clergy who currently serve and have previously served in the continent of North America regardless of nationality or Ecclesiastical province. Subcategories This category has the following 13 subcategories, out of 13 total.