der Kirchenvorsteher
Translation
churchwarden, parish councillor, elder, presbyter
Examples
Der Kirchenvorsteher wurde für fünf Jahre gewählt.
The churchwarden was elected for five years.
Grammar Patterns
((as a ...)) He was elected as the new churchwarden.
Similar Words
Ältester (elder), Presbyter (presbyter), Kirchengemeinderat (parish council)
Etymology
From 'Kirche' (church) and 'vorstehen' (to preside over, to stand before). Literally 'one who stands before the church'.
Memory Tips
Visualize someone 'standing before' (vorstehen) the church congregation to lead them.