Called to Preach 2011
[Jill Tabart, President of the Lay Preachers' Association, preaching in the chapel of the Centre for Theology and Ministry (CTM), April 2011]
THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA - Synod of Victoria and Tasmania - Lay Preachers’ Association
CALLED TO PREACH 2011
THE MINISTRY of LAY PREACHER
Status: endorsed by the Committee of Management of the Synod Lay Preachers' Association.
A manual for LAY PREACHERS, LAY PREACHER CANDIDATES, CHURCH COUNCILS, PRESBYTERIES
Adapted 2011 from Presbytery of Tasmania (2008 edition)
This resource is intended to be freely available through CTM and Presbytery websites. Copies may be printed and distributed as required. Copyright is retained by the Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.
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Introduction
This manual collates relevant information concerning the training and accreditation of Lay Preachers. It outlines the ongoing responsibilities of accredited Lay Preachers, Ministers and Church Councils regarding this ministry within the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.
The ministry of Lay Preacher is an honourable and significant response to a call by God. The Church recognises gifts for building up the people of God through the leadership of public worship of God and the preaching of the Word. And those so gifted delight in the joy of participating in God’s mission in the world in exercising this leadership.
WHAT IS THE MINISTRY OF LAY PREACHER?
The Ministry of Lay Preacher is one in which lay persons may participate in the proclamation of the Gospel and in witness to Christian faith and experience, and for which they have received gifts and are called by the Holy Spirit. [Reg 2.8.1]
Background - Lay Preachers in the Uniting Church Basis of Union and Regulations
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Synod Lay Preachers’ Association Committee of Management is indebted to the Presbytery of Tasmania for originally producing this helpful Manual. Special thanks go to Beth Hancock, Alison Whish, Heather and Lance Cowled.
