Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

copastor

noun

/ˈkoʊˌpæstər/

Definition

A copastor is a pastor who shares the responsibilities of leading a church with another pastor.

Examples

The church hired a copastor to help manage the growing congregation.
As a copastor, she worked closely with her colleague to develop meaningful community programs.
The copastor delivered the sermon while the lead pastor was away.

Meaning

The term refers to a clergy member working alongside another pastor, typically in a collaborative ministry setting to provide leadership, support, and guidance to a congregation.