As defined by Canons: The worship leader is authorized to lead public worship in the absence of, and/or at the direction of, a bishop or priest, subject to direction of the Book of Common Prayer. A licensed worship leader is a confirmed adult communicant in good standing called to lead worship in the congregation. Note: Examples of worship services led by this lay leader include Morning or Evening Prayer, and Compline. Examples of public spaces include churches, hospitals, prisons, and other institutions.