2016 Wesleyan Discipline:3400
From Wesleyan Discipline
3400. Identification. A lay minister is a lay member of The Wesleyan Church whom the local church conference, or the local board of administration if so delegated, has licensed to preach or serve (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:655:7), under the pastor’s direction and as opportunity affords (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:725:28), thus providing for the employment and development of gifts and usefulness.