One of the questions I am asked most is, ‘Well what does a Local Lay-Pastor actually do?’ Again, this is as varied as the contexts people are called to. No two Local Lay-Pastors serve in the same way – the vocation arises out of the local circumstances in the way that God is calling people to join in with God’s mission.
Gary Hopkins, officer for Local Lay-Pastors-
Additional Guidance 2024/25
Specific guidance particularly relating to the requirement for Local Lay-Pastors to be registered with Ministries
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Mission and Ministry Reviews
Developing a ministry team that meets the needs of a Circuit's mission takes careful thought, planning and strategy
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Recruitment
Undertaking an effective recruitment process is crucial to appointing the right person for the role
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Collaboration in Ministry
Local Lay-Pastors are complementary to other forms of ministry and are part of the collaborative ministry team in Circuits
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Timeline of Stages
An overview of the journey of a Local Lay-Pastor
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