Highlights. 1  Gout is a painful inflammatory arthritis condition caused by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints and soft tissues. The painful attacks often begin at night and may last for a week. 2  8.3 million people in the U.S. have gout.
A ministerium is an association of clergy from various religious groups who come together to accomplish a specific purpose, often to build collegiality and to meet or address socioeconomic needs in the community.
noun. Ministry is the work of a religious person or religious group, a collection of ministers or the flock tended to by a particular minister. 1  Work done by a Christian charity is an example of a Christian ministry. 2  The group of people worshipping under a priest are an example of his ministry.