### Question
How is the term regular minister of religion defined?


### Answer
The term **regular minister of religion** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 3814* as the following:

> one who as his customary vocation preaches and teaches the principles of religion of a church, a religious sect, or organization of which he is a member, without having been formally ordained as a minister of religion, and who is recognized by such church, sect, or organization as a regular minister

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3814*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE**

