The particular work of the Reader is to teach the Christian faith. Readers communicate the faith by: proclaiming the word; helping people learn and grow as Christians; preparing and leading worship and caring for the people they serve. Readers equip others to witness locally and wherever Christians work or have influence. Their particular role is to enable worshipping communities to make connections between faith, ordinary life and world concerns. 

There are many ways of being a Reader. Readers are licensed by the Bishop. The work with local clergy, other ministers, and all the people of God, sharing in the ministry of Christ and equipping others. The special role of Readers is to help whole people of God to live and make sense of all life as disciples of Jesus.  There is increasingly wide variety of ways in which Readers do this, for example:

• Supporting people in making connections between faith and daily life

• Taking assemblies at schools or kampongs

• Leading informal worship

• Hospital, home and prison visiting

• Leading small groups and bible studies

• Training and supporting group leaders

• Funerals

• Teaching others to pray and leading prayer groups

The Church needs people of many different ages and background as Readers.

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Foundational/Refresher Courses

• How to Pray Effectively

• How to Handle the Word of God

• How to Pray for the Sick

• How to be a Leader in the Church

Level 1 Training - How to serve as a Lay Reader

• The Lay Reader's Spiritual Life

• The Lay Readers Role: liturgical and pastoral

• How to Lead Worship: Usage of Prayer Book, reading scripture and intercession during services

• Leading (officiate) Spiritual Communion

• Leading wake, memorial and funeral services 

• Leading house prayers: anniversary prayer, celebration prayers, thanksgiving prayers, prayer for the sick.

Level 2 Training

• How to Lead Small Group Bible Study

• Inductive Bible Study Method

• How to Preach/Sharing the Word of God (Homiletics)

• Worship & Liturgy

Seminars/Workshops

• How to work as a Team (Team Ministry)

• Introduction to Christian Counseling

• Keys to New Life: Holy Spirit

• Church and Laity

• Anglicanism (39 Articles)

•  Contact: The Warden of the HOE, Revd. Canon Alfred Damu for further information. 

Lay Reader Registration Form