Cryptic crossword clue
Southern church perhaps involves ministry full of intrigue 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SCHEMING

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "full of intrigue" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case full of intrigue = scheming.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SCHEMING mean?

SCHEMING verb
  1. To plot, or contrive a plan.
  2. To plan; to contrive.
SCHEMING adjective
  1. Tending to scheme; forming underhand plots.
SCHEMING noun
  1. The activity or practice of making secret or underhanded plans.

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