A church official is someone who holds a position of responsibility in a church. A TRUSTEE is someone who is responsible for the financial and legal affairs of the church. A DEACON is an ordained minister who assists the priest in leading services and performing other duties. An ELDER is a lay leader in a church who is responsible for spiritual guidance and pastoral care. A verger is a church official who is responsible for the upkeep of the church and its grounds. A SEXTON is a church official who is responsible for the maintenance of the church building and its grounds. A CLERIC is an ordained minister who is responsible for leading services and performing other religious duties. A SACRISTAN is a church official who is responsible for the care of the church's sacred vessels and vestments. A RECTOR is an ordained minister who is responsible for the spiritual leadership of a parish. A PRELATE is an ordained minister who is responsible for the spiritual leadership of a diocese. A VICAR is an ordained minister who is responsible for the spiritual leadership of a parish. A PASTOR is an ordained minister who is responsible for the spiritual leadership of a congregation.