Licensed Lay Ministries

Title III, Canon 4 of the Episcopal Church describes the lay ministries which, because of their unique and important role in the life, work, and worship of the Church, should be sanctioned by the Bishop for their worthy purpose. These roles are: Pastoral Leader, Worship Leader, Preacher, Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic Visitor, Evangelist, and Catechist.

These ministries are far more than functionary roles. Indeed, these roles are as important as any in the church. In many ways, these leadership roles show to the world how we are the church. Therefore, just as in the solemnity of ordained ministry, we must discern God’s call to us and attend to it with the same deliberateness and vigor.

For more information about Licensed Lay Ministries, including application forms for each ministry, read on below.