Definition of pulpits:
(n) :
(Christianity, countable) A raised platform in a church, sometimes enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon; also, the lectern on such a platform.
(n) :
(uncountable) Activity associated with or usually performed from a church pulpit; preaching, sermons, religious teaching.
(n) :
(uncountable) The preaching profession, office, or role in general; the pastorate, the priesthood, the ministry.
(n) :
(uncountable) Preachers collectively; clergy; the priesthood.
(n) :
(countable) An individual or particular preaching position or role; a pastorate.
(n) :
(metonymic, chiefly Christianity)