The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word VICARS
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The straight part
We know that "Ministers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ministers = vicars.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does VICARS mean?
VICARS noun- In the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes.
- In the Roman Catholic and some other churches, a cleric acting as local representative of a higher ranking member of the clergy.
- A person acting on behalf of, or representing, another person.