Licensed Lay Ministers (also known as ‘Readers’) are lay men and women from diverse backgrounds who have been authorised by the Church to teach, preach, lead worship and give pastoral care. They are leaders in mission and ministry in their parishes and ministry settings.
This may also include:
Previously known as Reader ministry in London LLM builds on the history and experience of generations of lay ministry and leadership in this Diocese and in the Church of England generally. There are over 300 Readers and Licensed Lay Ministers in the London Diocese and many more in training. Training lasts three years and is designed to develop theological understanding and practical ministerial skills.
LLMs come from and generally intend to remain within their local community. Those who are selected for LLM training will have been recommended by their parish, selected and approved by their bishop and will be prepared for ministry through St Mellitus college.
LLMs will receive national recognition, joining Readers and Licensed Lay Ministers in parishes up and down the country.
If you think LLM ministry may be for you, talk first to your parish priest. For more general enquiries contact 
| Licensed Lay Ministry training brochure |
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