equipper
One who outfits
An equipper is someone who equips—who provides others with the tools, gear, knowledge, or skills they need.
The term appears most often in religious contexts, where church leaders are called to be equippers of their congregations: A pastor's role is to be an equipper, not to do all the ministry alone.
One who sells goods
- distributorEntity channeling goods downstream
- providerOne who furnishes things
- wholesalerBulk goods middleman
- retailerOne who sells goods
merchant · outfitter · stockist · dealer · purveyor · provisioner · trader · broker
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- coachOne who instructs
- instructorOne who teaches skills
- guideLeader or instruction book
- teacherOne who instructs others
advisor · trainer · tutor · educator · consultant · facilitator · counselor · preparer
Grouped supplies, one purpose
- apparelClothing collectively
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
- uniformsStandardized institutional clothing
- footwearGarments for feet
accessories · provisions · hardware · tackle · supplies · tools · rigging · outfitting
vendor
One who sells goods
- distributorEntity channeling goods downstream
- providerOne who furnishes things
- wholesalerBulk goods middleman
retailer · merchant · outfitter · stockist · dealer · purveyor · provisioner · trader · broker · reseller
mentor
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- coachOne who instructs
- instructorOne who teaches skills
- guideLeader or instruction book
teacher · advisor · trainer · tutor · educator · consultant · facilitator · counselor · preparer · developer
kit
Grouped supplies, one purpose
- apparelClothing collectively
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
- uniformsStandardized institutional clothing
footwear · accessories · provisions · hardware · tackle · supplies · tools · rigging · outfitting · loadout
sponsor
Funder of activities
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- backerFinancial supporter
- benefactorOne who gives aid
champion · advocate · enabler · empowerer · investor · donor · funder · underwriter · financier · philanthropist