Lay speaker

A lay speaker is a position in the United Methodist Church for the laity.

Technically, a lay speaker is a “member of a local church … who is ready … to serve the Church... and is well informed on and committed to the Scriptures ... and the UMC”[1] Generally, lay speakers are UMC leaders on local, district, and conference levels. Lay speakers often lead worship services when a minister is not available.

There are two types of lay speakers: local lay speakers and certified lay speakers.[2] Local lay speakers need only take one basic course and serve in their local congregation only. Certified lay speakers must initially take six classes[3] and continue their education once every three years.[4] They may serve churches of which they are not members.

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