lay speaker

English

Noun

lay speaker (plural lay speakers)

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

Usage notes

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

See also

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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