Who can become a Lay Worship Assistant (LWA)?
This may be a ministry for you to explore if you are:
- prayerful
- God-focused
- willing to do the preparation necessary for leading worship, including studying the Bible
- willing to stand up in front of people and yet not make yourself the centre of attention
- audible
- authentic
- prepared to learn to use any relevant technology
All sorts of people from all backgrounds and walks of life are called by God to be LWAs. It is a voluntary role and is usually part-time. LWAs are expected to commit regular time to the role, but it is flexible and fluid to suit an individual’s circumstances. This is a ministry on behalf of the Church and so you will operate under the guidance of the incumbent. This may involve becoming familiar with styles of worship that are not natural to you, but which are of benefit to your worshipping community.
Who to contact
If your incumbent or other licensed minister wishes to run a course they should contact The Ministry Training Administrator for the training resources Email training@bathwells.anglican.org.
And follow the link to how local ministry is discerned and resourced Lay Ministry Pathway.
Safeguarding notice
All those who go on to exercise ministry on behalf of the church are safely recruited following DBS checks and safeguarding training.