What is a local preacher?
Local preachers are those who have been accredited to preach God's word and lead His people in worship. Originally, the term local preacher showed the difference between those who stayed in a local area and those who moved around the country as ministers (presbyters).
What is a worship leader?
Worship Leaders are present in many churches. They are appointed trained and commissioned by their Church Council to take a leading and significant role in public worship in their church. They work alongside the minister or local preacher appointed to lead an act of worship. Their role may include choosing and leading music and prayers, reading Bible passages or other readings, facilitating dance or drama and any other aspect of worship other than the sermon.
If you would like to explore the call to being a local preacher or worship leader, get in touch with our Acting Superintendent, Julian Pursehouse