Methodist Lay Preachers’ Network

The Network is a loosely structured group linking all Lay Preachers in Methodist Parishes and in Co-operating and Union congregations with a Methodist component. Our main task is:

(a) In liaison with Trinity College periodically [to] review all aspects of training and accreditation
(b) maintenance of records;
(c) liaison with Synods;
(d) liaison with New Zealand Lay Preachers’ Association’
(e) to provide support for members of the Methodist Lay Preachers Network
(f) to report annually to Conference

Laws and Regulations of the Methodist Church of New Zealand Te Hāhi Weteriana o Aotearoa version 2, updated 2021, 4. Section 1 – Membership 8.1-9, p25.

We are supported by the New Zealand Lay Preachers Association (NZLPA) who issue certificates to those who have met their denominational requirements for training and to members for long service. Application forms for both can be downloaded from their website (https://nzlpa.org.nz/).