The Methodist Church is still organised in a methodical way using many of the structures introduced by its founder, John Wesley. However, the Church is quite pragmatic, and is willing to make changes where they seem desirable.
Structures are there to enable decision making that takes account of all concerns and views within the Church. No one is given supreme authority - consultation is vital. At the same time, churches cannot simply arrange their own affairs, but have some shared disciplines and ways of working.
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The Connexion
Methodists belong to local churches or ecumenical partnerships, but also feel part of a larger connected community, the Connexion.
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The circuit
The circuit is normally a group of churches served by a team of ministers.
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The district
Each district is made up of one or more circuits. It exists primarily to advance the mission of the Church in a specific region.
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The Methodist Conference
The Conference is the governing body of the Methodist Church.
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The President and Vice-President of the Conference
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The Secretary and Assistant Secretary of Conference
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The Youth President
The Youth President of the Methodist Church
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