Lay Minister Licence (Honorary and Paid)

For further enquiries and questions on Lay Minister’s licensing please contact the Diocesan Bishop’s Office on 6232 3612.

Essential background information on the licensing of lay ministers is set out in Lay Ministers Within the Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn.

For licensing as a lay minister the following documents need to be completed by the Rector/ Head of a Ministry Unit, their community and the individual then cleared by the Diocesan Bishop before the Bishop is able grant a lay minister licence.

NOTE: Stipendary Lay Ministers need to complete a higher level Safe Ministry Check and on some occasions the Bishop may require a Lay Minister to complete that level of check.

Lay Minister’s Documentation

• Nomination of a Lay Minister
• Lay Minister Notice of Intention
• Application for Lay Minister’s Licence
• Lay Minister’s Declaration

Stipendary Lay Minister’s Documentation

• Nomination of a Stipendary Lay Minister
• Stipendary Lay Minister Notice of Intention
• Application for Stipendary Lay Minister’s Licence
• Stipendary Lay Minister’s Declaration

Safe Ministry Requirements for Licensing

License holders have positions of leadership, power and trust. As such, the Diocese must ensure that we have done all that is reasonably practicable to ensure each applicant is safe to hold a licence.

Our Diocesan Protocol for Safe Ministry Screening and Training sets out the requirements for licensing of clergy. You can complete your Safe Ministry screening requirements online via our secure online Safe Ministry Information System (SMIS).

If you would like to discuss your particular situation, contact the Safe Ministry Unit at safeministry@anglicands.org.au.

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