lay speaker

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English[edit]

Noun[edit]

lay speaker (plural lay speakers)

(religion) A person who is not ordained but is appointed to lead Church services.

Usage notes[edit]

This term is used by the United Methodist Church (USA).

See also[edit]

Lay preacher
Lay reader in the Anglican and Episcopal Churches.
Local preacher in the UK Methodist Church and the Uniting Church in Australia.

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