a person converted, especially to a religion or a political view

new believer

a follower of any leader of religious thought, art, learning etc (especially one of the twelve personal followers of Jesus Christ)

believer, follower

supporter; admirer

person who believes or has great interest

lay

amateur

a person who is still learning and who has no experience; a person training to become a monk or nun

person just learning something

a member of a parish

amateur person, not trained in religious or other profession

to make (a person) feel certain about, believe something

cause to believe; convince to do

a new member of an army, a society, group etc; to employ to work

person beginning service