Readers are called to minister as Skilled Teachers of the Faith, Enablers of Mission and Leaders in Church and Society. They minister in a variety of different situations from parish to workplace chaplaincy, and bring an extraordinary range of gifts into ministry: preaching the Gospel in worship, leading study groups, assisting in pastoral ministry, connecting a world of work and social need with our worship, drawing on insights from daily life and many realms of experience.
Over 150 Readers are licensed by the Bishop in our Diocese for this ministry. We are keen to develop Reader ministry among all age groups and with people from as broad an experience of life as is truly representative of Birmingham and the surrounding region.