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