homilist
One who sermonizes
A homilist is someone who delivers homilies—sermons or moral lectures.
The term appears mainly in religious contexts, referring to clergy who preach during services: The homilist drew connections between the Gospel reading and contemporary life.
It can also describe anyone given to moralizing discourse.
Christian congregation leader
- ministerReligious leader or serve
- reverendWorthy of veneration
- priestOne who performs sacraments
- vicarClergy substitute for bishop
parson · chaplain · rector · evangelist · bishop · deacon · cleric · prelate
Church speaking platform
- sermonClergy's worship address
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
- exegesisCritical textual interpretation
- parableInstructive allegorical narrative
exhortation · moralist · teaching · doctrine · scripture · gospel · liturgy · theology
Persuasive verbal grace
- rhetoricArt of persuasive language
- discourseFormal communication on subjects
- orationFormal public speech
- elocutionFormal speaking skill
diction · enunciation · articulation · fluency · extemporaneous · declamation · delivery · proclamation
Collective moral character
- pathosPity-evoking quality
- logosBrand identification symbols
- appealFormal review request
- convictionFirmly held belief
exhortation · compelling · inspiring · motivating · edifying · moving · stirring · rousing
pastor
Christian congregation leader
vicar · parson · chaplain · rector · evangelist · bishop · deacon · cleric · prelate · divine
pulpit
Church speaking platform
- sermonClergy's worship address
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
- exegesisCritical textual interpretation
parable · exhortation · moralist · teaching · doctrine · scripture · gospel · liturgy · theology · devotion
eloquence
Persuasive verbal grace
- rhetoricArt of persuasive language
- discourseFormal communication on subjects
- orationFormal public speech
elocution · diction · enunciation · articulation · fluency · extemporaneous · declamation · delivery · proclamation · expounder
ethos
Collective moral character
conviction · exhortation · compelling · inspiring · motivating · edifying · moving · stirring · rousing · uplifting
homilistcongregant
Member of a worship assembly
listener · parishioner · hearer · attendee · worshipper