Agenda Volume 2 - Methodist Conference

35. Larger than Circuit
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ecumenical and other partners
recognising the value of church leaders, officers and staff working effectively
with ecumenical and other partners
exploring ways of working outside the models of inherited Church
providing an effective link between the Circuits, the Conference and the
Connexional Team.
Questions
Using the five pictures created, and within the context of the District and the network region,
consider the following questions:
a. Compare these reflections with the various functions currently carried out by
Districts. Which of them need to continue? Where are they uniquely or best
done? (Figure 1 is offered as a template for this.)
b. How do the current district structures enable or hinder the task of advancing the
mission of the Church?
c. What would a ‘larger than circuit’ entity that best incorporates the results of your
reflections look like?
d. What, in any structures that are developed, would ensure
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accountability
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simplicity
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sustainability?
e. What are the people roles that are required? Which are no longer essential or
desirable?
f. How are these roles best undertaken by the district chair, other officers and
staff or other agencies?
Action
In the light of your responses to these questions please identify the action you intend to
undertake in the next year ...
... as a district
... as a network region
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