The role of Lay Leader in the local congregation is a position of responsibility and it opens opportunities to guide the mission and ministry of the congregation. There are numerous responsibilities in that role and how those roles are fulfilled is largely dependent upon the culture of the congregation and the gifts and abilities the individual brings to that role.
Lay Leaders are not required to take Lay Servant Ministries courses or seek any LSM certifications. However, all Lay Leaders are encouraged to take the basic course in Lay Servant Ministries and to pursue certification as a certified lay servant.