Circuit Stewards

Circuit stewards play a vital role in the teams which lead local churches within Methodist Circuits. They work in partnership with presbyters, deacons, church workers and other circuit stewards to enable individuals and communities to find fulfilment and belonging within the Church.

Just some of the Circuit Stewards responsibilities are:
  • Along with ministers, deacons, probationers and other circuit stewards, stewards form a leadership team. This means they take responsibility for the spiritual direction and wellbeing of the churches in their Circuit.  
  • Invite ministers to serve in the Circuit and give a warm welcome to new ministers and their families when they move to the Circuit.
  • Provide pastoral care to circuit staff and their families.  
  • Meet with presbyters, deacons and probationers as a leadership team at least twice a year, before the Circuit Meeting.
  • Attend all the official meetings connected with the Circuit and specially arranged district meetings, like the Synod. 
  • Organise Circuit Days, when all churches in the circuit can meet together for worship. A big group of people singing and worshipping together can be inspiring!