1 An example of a monolith is a huge and imposing corporate interest that seems as if it is a monopoly with fixed prices and bad service. 2  a single large block or piece of stone, as in architecture or sculpture. 3  something made of a single block of stone, as an obelisk.  something like a monolith in size, uniformity, etc.
A pastor (UK: /ËpÉËstÉ/; US: /ËpÃ¦stÉr/) is usually an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, the term may be abbreviated to Pr (singular) or Ps (plural). A pastor also gives advice and counsel to people from the community or congregation.
An urban legend circulating around the church holds that pastoral ministry is the most highly stressed, undervalued profession on earth, and all pastors are miserable. In support, this factoid is nearly always given: â1,700 pastors leave the ministry each month.â. Youâll see that number touted on blog after blogâalways without a citation. This unverified datum flits around the Net like a vampire bat, sucking passion from ministers and their churches.