Clergymen and women hold important positions in religious institutions and serve as intermediaries between the divine and the people. The term "member of clergy" refers to someone who has been trained and ordained to perform religious duties such as preaching, conducting worship services, administering sacraments, and providing spiritual guidance to their congregation. Some common synonyms for "member of clergy" include cleric, reverend, minister, preacher, pastor, priest, bishop, and monk or nun. Each of these titles may have specific connotations in different religions or denominations, but they all refer to individuals who are responsible for representing and leading their faith community.