Definition

The quality or skill of being a member of the church, especially in terms of leadership or governance.

Example

His churchmanship was evident in the way he organized community events and supported church activities.

Conversation

I've been thinking a lot about what churchmanship really means.

That's interesting! Do you think it's just about attending services?

I believe it goes deeper, like being involved in the community.

Absolutely, it's about living out those values every day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Churchmanship is formed from "church" (from Old English *cirice*, meaning a place of worship) and "-manship" (from Old English *manþscipe*, meaning the quality or skill of a person). The term refers to the quality or skill of being involved in or associated with the church.

Memory Tip

Think of 'church' as a place of worship and '-manship' as the quality of being skilled or involved. This helps you remember that churchmanship refers to the skill or quality of being engaged with the church.

Visually Confused Words