11.4.1. Bishop’s Lay Worship Leaders

Bishop’s Lay Worship Leaders are equipped through the synod’s training program and authorized by the Bishop for service in the territory of the synod at the invitation of the congregation’s pastor or congregational leader appointed for the task of coordinating supply preachers.

The WV-WMD Synod is currently revising its standards for the Bishop’s Lay Worship Leaders. Until the revision is adopted, applications to enter the roll of Bishop’s Lay Worship Leaders are not being accepted.