The Lay President of the MCSA is Mr Fundile Dotwana. He is a member of the Connexional Executive and his role is described in Laws and Discipline (5.26 ff) as follows:
- 5.26 Conference shall elect a Lay President according to the provisions of
Appendix 12. The Lay President assumes office on the 1st January after
election and holds office for a term of three years but is eligible for reelection.
- 5.27 The Lay President has no executive power but shall represent the Church
on ceremonial occasions either on behalf of or in addition to the Presiding
Bishop. The Presiding Bishop may delegate certain duties and tasks to
the Lay President.
- 5.28 The Lay President shall visit Districts and Circuits to encourage the people
and, in consultation with the Presiding Bishop and with the endorsement
of the Connexional Executive, may nominate a mission project to pilot
while in office.
