der Kirchenvorsteher
Translation
church elder, vestryman, parish council member
Examples
Der Kirchenvorsteher wurde für fünf Jahre gewählt.
The church elder was elected for five years.
Grammar Patterns
((as a ...)) He was elected as the new church elder.
Similar Words
Ältester (elder), Presbyter (presbyter), Kirchengemeinderat (parish council)
Etymology
Composed of 'Kirche' (church) and 'vorstehen' (to preside, literally 'to stand before'). So, a 'church-presider'.
Memory Tips
Think of the person who 'stands before' (vorstehen) the church as a leader or manager.