From Merriam-Webster:
ministry — noun
min·is·try | \ ˈmi-nə-strē
“A person or thing through which something is accomplished”
Our ministry is to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our church, our community, and around the world.
Mission:
Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) exists for the sole purpose of preaching, teaching, promoting, sharing and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that through us God’s Holy Spirit might work to make others His Disciples.