Lay Leaders of Worship: A Practical and Spiritual Guide

As the reliance on lay ministers increases, the study of the lay leader becomes crucial. In Lay Leaders of Worship, Kathleen Hope Brown explores the possibilities and requirements for lay ministers by incorporating personal experience, Scripture, and expert studies. Brown describes the ministerial identity of a lay leader of worship in terms of authority, spirituality, skills, and relationships. Practical suggestions for the spiritual formation and growth of a lay leader of worship are also provided. Chapters under Part One, The Identity of the Lay Leader of Prayer, are "The Authority for Lay Presiding," "The Spirituality of the Lay Leader of Prayer," "Relationships," and "Skills for Lay Presiding." Chapters under Part Two, The Formation of Lay Leaders of Prayer, are "Approaches to Adult Spiritual Formation," "A Model of a Formation Program," and "A Renewed Vision of Spiritual Leadership."