Several other prominent ministers remained in the campaign, but were seen as having little chance of victory.
In every county a handful of prominent black ministers and local leaders were allowed to vote.
But the accusations against two of his most prominent ministers were not good news.
Every third Sunday, in rotation with two other prominent ministers, his sermon would be telecast throughout the area.
To beat back the argument that the test was racist, I persuaded a group of prominent black ministers to support my position.
Undoubtedly the most prominent minister in the government, he is considered today to have been the de facto head of government.
Some prominent ministers of the denomination have held other careers while serving as pastors.
On the day of the meeting, a huge crowd is built up to hear the speech and it is attended by prominent ministers.
He weasels into the car of a prominent minister who asks the assistant to use a different vehicle.
He came from a family of prominent ministers and strong churchgoing women.