Service providers are individuals who provide a service to the public. CLERGY, PASTORS, religions, reverends, and parsons are all examples of service providers. CLERGY is a term used to refer to members of the Christian CLERGY, such as priests, ministers, and bishops. PASTORS are ordained leaders of a Christian congregation. Religions are systems of beliefs and practices that define a group of people. Reverends are ordained Christian ministers. Parsons are ordained Christian ministers who are employed by a church or parish.