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Catholic AnswerThe hierarch is:Our Blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
His Vicar on Earth, the Holy Father in Rome: the Pope.
All the bishops of the Church.
The priests.
The deacons.
The laity.
Cardinals are mostly Bishops, with a few priests. They are not strictly part of the hierarchy as cardinals, but take their place as Bishops or Archbishops (Bishop of an Archdiocese). Bishops have the fullness of the priesthood of Our Blessed Lord, and are all equal in dignity. The priests and deacons are their helpers. And all of them are there to serve the laity.
There are several types of ordained ministers. In the Catholic faith, ordained ministers can be bishops, priests and deacons. In the Protestant faith, ordained ministers are generally pastors of churches. There are also other ordained ministers within Protestant churches, including youth ministers, assistant ministers and others to minister to the needs of the various groups within the church.
A French cleric is a person who is ordained for religious duties in the Catholic Church in France. They can include priests, bishops, deacons, and other ordained ministers within the church hierarchy.
The three ministers who receive Holy Orders are bishop, priest, and deacon.
Ernie Banks.
An ordained person has received official authorization or credentials to perform religious duties, while a minister is someone who serves as a spiritual leader or clergy member within a religious organization. Not all ministers may be ordained, but all ordained individuals are typically considered ministers in the context of their religious roles.
Emmanuel Cleaver Tim Walbert
In Ohio, ordained ministers, judges, mayors, and religious leaders can officiate a wedding.
Very good question. "In many states ordained ministers are deemed "licensed"; however, they are to be in "good standing" with their organization to perform marriages, etc."(NACM).
Ordaination is not required to perform a marriage. Just the authority of the court.
"In many states ordained ministers are deemed "licensed ministers"; however, they are to be in "good standing" with their organization to perform marriages, etc." Therefore, a license is a document that can expire; thereby, demonstrating that the minister is in good standing with their organization. Source quoted: http://www.nacministers.com/faq.htm
Pastors often lead the worship and may be helped out by deacons or others with no specific title. Others can be called ministers even though not all music ministers are ordained.
Jehovah's Witnesses = 1.1+ million ordained ministers; with approx 2.5 million attending our meetings.