Lay Readers, Women Lectors, and the Public Reading of Scripture

In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus examines LCMS Resolution 5-09A and the ongoing debate over lay readers and the public reading of Scripture in the Divine Service.

Pastor Preus discusses 1 Timothy 4:13, the nature of public Scripture reading as an act of teaching, and the biblical distinction between the various stations and vocations God has given to Christians. He also considers the arguments surrounding women serving as lectors, the history of the practice in the Missouri Synod, and the importance of allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture.

The episode also looks at the role of the pastor, the historical use of trained male lay readers, the 2026 LCMS convention debate, and the importance of grounding our church practices in the Word of God rather than simply in historical precedent or contemporary custom.

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