Hopefully this site is pretty jargon free, but if there are any other words that you feel should be added, do let us know.
Circuit | The local group of churches |
Conference | The yearly gathering of representatives where policy and Standing orders are formed and where direction of the church as a whole is formulated. |
Connexion | The larger connexion of Methodists |
Deacon | An ordained person called by God to a life of service. |
District | A regional group of Circuits |
District Chair | Leader of the district |
Lay Worker | Employee in various supporting roles |
Local Pastor | None ordained employee who supports a church |
Local preacher | Trained preacher |
Ordained | To be consecrated into ministry |
Presbyter | An ordained minister in the Methodist Church (Methodist equivalent of a vicar) |
Steward | office holder within the circuit or church |
Superintendent | Leader of the circuit |
Synod | Gathering of representatives at District level. |
Worship leader | Trained leader of worship |