Conference Lay Speaking Director 

• Coordinates the activities of the overall Lay Speaking program in the Conference
• Resource person for District Directors

Conference Lay Speaking Committee

• Organizes the Lay Speaking plan for the Conference throughout the 9 Districts

District Lay Speaking Directors

• Coordinates the activities of Lay Speakers within their District
• Resource person for local and certified lay speakers in the District
• Handles publicity, correspondence, set-up, coordination, etc. for courses

District Lay Speaking Committees

• Organizes the Lay Speaking plan within a District
• Approves applications for courses ... basic and advanced
• Approves certified & local status upon receipt of yearly reports from charge conferences
• Schedules (at the end of each year) courses to be held in the District for the following year

Course Schedule

• Each District should offer at least 1 Basic Course and 1 Advanced Course per year
• The Basic Course can be taught by clergy or laity (usually experienced certified lay speakers)
• The Advanced Courses can be taught by clergy or laity experienced in that area.