Circuit Stewards Training

Are you a new circuit steward, or have been one for awhile and are looking to dive deeper in to your roles & responsibilities and develop your skills and knowledge?

This 6 session course takes place on Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm, from 20th Jan-24th Feb, 2026. The course will:

• introduce new and existing stewards to the role and responsiblities
• refresh Circuit Stewards in their ongoing learning and development
• encourage local and connexional peer support among circuit stewards
• encourage a reflective journey rooted in mission and vocation
• signpost and connect to relevant resources.

Each session will offer opportunities to explore ideas and share experiences as well as identify areas for further action, and ongoing learning and development particularly in these areas:

Session 1: Stewarding God's Mission - 20th Jan

Session 2: Governance as Mission - 27th Jan

Session 3: Leadership as Mission - 3rd Feb

Session 4: Management as Mission - 10th Feb

Session 5: What's Next? - 17th Feb

Session 6: Mission Planning - 24th Feb

This event is being led by the Learning Network.

For more information, please contact Jenna Thorne (thornej@methodistchurch.org.uk).

Who should come to this Learning Network event?

Anyone preparing for, or who has recently started in the role of Circuit Steward or anyone currently serving as a Circuit Steward who would like to refresh or develop learning and share experiences with others.

How much does this event cost?

This event is free and offered as part of the Learning Network support across the Connexion - just register and you'll receive joining instructions for the event.

About the Connexional Learning Network

Learning and development across the Connexion is supported by the Methodist Church's Learning Network. This work has four aims:

• nurturing and equipping Christ-like disciples
• challenging and equipping mission-shaped communities
• forming and equipping those who share in lay and ordained ministry
• enabling and encouraging creative thinkers in an environment of scholarship, research and innovation.