Readers are a vital part of the mission and ministry of the Church of England. They have the ministry of 'preaching and leading worship in a pastoral context' - they are licensed for a wide range of individual ministries, whilst remaining very much lay people. Many Readers have full-time or part-time employment outside the Church, others are retired or full-time family carers. A few work full-time in Church ministry, but this is still unusual.

More information about Readers can be found on the Central Readers Council website.

For more information, please contact:

The Warden of Readers for the Diocese of Derby: Dr Esther Elliott

01332 388674, or esther.elliott@derby.anglican.org

Or, her secretary, Mrs Fiona Bennett 01332 388670, or fiona.bennett@derby.anglican.org