pulpit

A raised platform in a church, sometimes enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon; also, the lectern on such a platform.

Always, whether in the pulpit or on the platform, as in private conversation, there is an absolute simplicity about the man and his words; a simplicity, an earnestness, a complete honesty.

[H]is `Amens' were ejected at the pulpit with the severity of a reprimand.

Activity associated with or usually performed from a church pulpit; preaching, sermons, religious teaching.

The preaching profession, office, or role in general; the pastorate, the priesthood, the ministry.

Preachers collectively; clergy; the priesthood.

An individual or particular preaching position or role; a pastorate.

He seems like too timid a man to fill the pulpit at such a large church.