Training and resources
Resources and Encouragement for Lay Ministers
What is a “lay minister?” If you’re not ordained, and if you serve your Anglican church in one of the dozens of ministries, e.g., music team, lay reader, lay eucharistic minister, Sunday School teacher, nursery volunteer, Bible study leader, or small group leader, then you’re a lay minister. And you’re a treasure to your congregation!
Could you use some encouragement and advice on how to enjoy your service more, or how to more effectively use your gifts? You’ve come to the right place.
You’ve got the dedication—we know you have a heart for service. We know you love the Lord Jesus and want to serve him and the people in your congregation. But this special kind of ministry requires specialized training and tools to be sustainable, and that’s what we love to share with you. Here you’ll find encouragement, inspiration, and learning tools to make the most of the time you’re given in this life for the advancement of God’s kingdom.
Need Training or advice?
Email us to discuss your needs as a lay minister, particularly as a Lay Reader. We offer in-person weekend trainings for your team, to equip you to skillfully prepare and deliver your Biblical texts, and ultimately to deepen your relationship with Christ.
What readers say…
“[The Eloquent Lay Reader] is THE book to buy for that group of wonderful laypeople in the church who are called to read the Bible in a public setting... EVERY Sr. Pastor should make this book required reading for the lay readers in their church. Honest!”
“With a passion to elevate the Word of God, Cindy provides a needed roadmap for all of us who seek to steward the reading of it in our collective worship. A most welcomed resource!”
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Books
Our full-length books are available on Amazon.com and other resources are available here on this site.
Training
In-person and online training opportunities for Lay Readers are in development and will be coming soon.
Author and Editor
The Rev. Cindy M Telisak
Vocational Deacon
Cindy has over six decades of experience as a Christian in the Anglican tradition and has held nearly every lay ministry position imaginable. She shares her experience and education with the larger Church to train Christians of all ages, deepening their relationships with Christ and each other, and encouraging more effective service to his Body.