The Church of the Nazarene recognizes a ministry of laypersons. It also recognizes that the layperson may serve the church in various capacities. (Ephesians 4:11–12) The church recognizes the following categories of service in which a district assembly may place a layperson: pastor, evangelist, missionary, teacher, administrator, chaplain, and special service. Lay training is normally required, or greatly desired, to fulfill these categories. (605.3)