MC/09/84 The Methodist Council

APPOINTMENTS - METHODIST COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 2009

(Underlined names indicate new committee members. Reasoned statements as received are set out at the end of the committee listings.)

Italics indicate where we have not been able to update the committee lists as yet – where further updates are received, these will be tabled at the Council meeting.

PART I: COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL FOR 2009-2010

(1) Connexional Allowances Committee (SO 212(4)): The Revds Diane Daymond, Graham Thompson, Deacon Ian Murray , Mr John Bell, Mrs Carole Booth, Mr Robert K Lolley (Chair), Dr Roy Swanston (Convener: Mr Philip Bedford-Smith)

(The same persons also act as the committee for each of the following: Auxiliary Fund, Methodist Medical Benevolent Fund, Trinity Hall Trust, Methodist Ministers’ Children’s Relief Association)

(2) Medical Committee (SO 212(5)) The Revds William H Anderson, Dr Brenda M Mosedale, Richard J Teal ; Professors Peter Howdle, Deborah Symmons; Ms Sarah Cave, Dr Ajay George, Dr Anita Holdcroft, Dr Carole Jackson, Dr Dorothy Tesh, Dr Richard Vautrey, Dr Janet Wigley, Deacon Sue Culver. Non members: Mr Nigel Wrighton (Advisor), Mr Tony Tidey (Convenor)

(3) Ministerial and Diaconal Reinstatements Panel (SO 761(4)) The Revds Rita Armitage, P Shirley Baker, Kathleen M Bowe, Malcolm L Braddy, Stuart J Burgess, John A Cooke, Geoff R Cornell, David S Cruise, Hazel Forecast, Albert Gayle, Doreen Hare, F Barrie Heafford, Kenneth G Howcroft, Christina Le Moignan, Derrick R Lander, Beryl E Lucas, Jennifer B Lunn, Andrew Macnab, Keith A Reed, Malcolm A Rothwell, James R Skinner, Gillian Slaymaker, Ian Suttie, Rosemary E Wakelin, G Michael Wearing, Sandra D Williams, David F Willie; Deacons Gloria Baillie, Rosemary Bell, Margaret Hale; Mr Phillip Baker, Ms Ruby Beech, Dr Anand Dalal, Dr Ian Edwards, Mrs Patsy Lindo, Mrs Ruth Pickles, Mrs Jean Schroeder

(4) Ministerial Candidates and Probationers Oversight Committee (SO 321) Six representatives of oversight committees of theological colleges and other training institutions (nominated by the committees concerned on a rota approved by the Methodist Council) : Mr Ken Jackson, Dr Mary Jefferson, The Revd Trevor Dixon Seven representatives of district Candidates Committees and district Probationers Committees, with not less than two from each type of committee within that total (nominated by the committees concerned on a rota approved by the Methodist Council): The Revds Julie Bradshaw (Ministries), Huw Sperring (Probs), Caroline Weaver (Ministries), Danny Wheadon (Probs); Miss Averil George (Ministries); The Revd Andrew Wood District Chair: The Revd Andrew Wood Six persons who are not ministers: Mr Russell Buley, Mrs Jane Farley, Mr David Ingham, Miss Jean Rutherford, Mr Chris Jones Three Team members responsible respectively for ministerial candidates, initial ministerial training and ministerial probationers overseas, and the secretary of the Stationing Advisory Committee: Mr Siôn Rhys Evans , Mr Doug Swanney

One representative of Cymru District (when business requires it): The Revd John P Barnett One ministerial probationer and one student minister (nominated by the Methodist Student Council) for all business other than the discussion of individual cases: a vacancy Further deacons where necessary: Deacon Sue Culver

(5) Stationing Advisory Committee (SO 323) The Revds Julie A Bradshaw, John A Cooke, Vernon Marsh (Chair), Peter Molcher Ian Yates (Panels Convener); Deacon Sue Culver ; Mrs Alyson Ellis, Mr Ken Jackson, Dr Tom Jones, Mrs Ann P Leck, Mr Andrew Owen, Mr Archie Rowe, Mr Doug Swanney, Mr David Tilley

(6) Methodist Diaconal Order Committee See Ordained Ministries Committee

(7) Diaconal Candidates and Probationers Oversight Committee (SO 326) The Revds William H Anderson, Jennifer Impey, Donald A Pickard, Deacons Eunice Attwood, Margaret Cox (Convenor), Sue Culver, Gwenllian Knighton, Tony Martin; Mrs Rosemary Harrison .

(8) Property Committee deleted

(9) Listed Buildings Advisory Committee (SO 332) The Revd Anthony Parkinson; Ms Elaine Blackett-Ord, Dr Peter Forsaith, Dr June Hargreaves, Mr Ian Hume, Mr Jeremy Lake, Dr Richard Newman, Mr G Alan Pimlott (convener), Mr John Prichard, Dr Christopher Wakeling, Ms Helen Whittaker

(10) World Church Committee deleted

(11) Committee for Local Ecumenical Development (SO 334) deleted

(12) World Methodist Committee (SO 335) The Revds Angela Shier-Jones (Chair) Karen Jobson (Exchange Secretary) ; Mrs Anne Vautrey (Secretary) , Ms Yvonne Neblett (Assistant Secretary) ,, Ms Ruby Beech (Treasurer) Other British Members of the Executive Committee of the World Methodist Council: The Revds John C A Barrett (Chair), J W Wesley Blakey, R Graham Carter, Mrs Dawn Edwards, Reynaldo Leao-Neto, Peter Sulston, Jennifer Ann Sweet ; Mr Luke Curran, Ms Chris Elliott (ex-officio) Mr Martin Harker, Mrs Ann Leck, Mrs Kathleen Pearson, Ms Rosemary Wells, Mrs Rosemary Wass

(13) Racial Justice Committee (SO 336) The Revds Peter Brown (Chair), John D Howard, Dr Joseph Suray, Jennifer-Ann Sweet; Deacon Richard Goldstraw, Ms Yvonne Neblett, Ms Carol Troupe, Ms Nancy Odunewu, Revd Matthew Olanrewaju.

(14) Archives and History Committee (SO 337) The Revds Jennifer Potter, Donald Ryan, Colin C Short, Martin Wellings (Chair); , Dr Peter Forsaith, Mrs Susan Howdle, Prof Michael Hughes, Mr John Lenton (Convener), Mr Keith Rothery (Treasurer), Ms Christine Stark, Philip Thornborow; plus co-opted representatives from JRULM, SOAS and MCH

(15) Law and Polity Committee (SO 338) The Secretary of the Conference: The Revd Dr Martyn D Atkins The Secretary of the Committee: The Revd Gareth Powell The Revds James A Booth, Jennifer M Dyer, Kenneth G Howcroft, Keith A Reed, ColinA Smith, Kenneth E Street, James N Tebbutt ; Mr Simon Birks, Mr David Booth, Mr James Cruddas, Mr Graham Danbury, Dr Robert Gaitskell, Mr David L Gibson, Mr John C Hicks, Mrs Susan R Howdle, Mr Howel E James, Mr D Lynn John, Mrs Nwabueze Nwokolo, Miss Elizabeth Ovey, Mr G Alan Pimlott, Mr John H Player, Mr John Walters, Mr David S Walton, Mr Timothy B Warren.

(16) Cliff College Committee (SO 341(1)) Chair/Management: Mr Charles Freebury Vice Chair/Publicity/Supporters: Mr John Moorley Academic Advisor: (Vacant) Financial Management: Mr Neil Fell Mission/Connexional Representative: The Revd Graham Horsley Governance/Connexional Representative: Mr John Bell Financial Service (Commercial/management): Mr Trevor Moore Staff – Pastoral/Supporter base: Mrs Margaret Parker Staff – Human Resources management: Mr Peter Symes Estates Management: Mr Tony Sullivan Principal: Revd Dr Chris Blake Business Operations Manager: Mr Rick Fillingham

(17) Forces Board (SO 355) The Revds Scott Brown, Earnie Grimshaw , Robert L Jones (convener), Ray Pentland, Jean Quick, Kevin Savage, Jonathan Woodhouse , Mr Colin Breed MP, Lieut Colonel Jeremy Drage, Mr Peter Green Miss Shirley Hewitt, Major (retd) David Rogerson, Mr Doug Swanney, Lt Cdr (retd) Matthew Thomas

(18) London Committee (SO 363) Chair: Revd Dr Stuart Jordan Two representatives of the Beds, Essex, Herts District: The Revd Anne E Brown; Mr Brian Webster Two representatives of the London District: The Revd David Gillman; Mr Robert Barker Two representatives of the South-East District: The Revd John Hellyer, Mr Colin Pearson One representative of those circuits in Northampton/East Anglia Districts previously in the London North-East and London North-West Districts: The Revd Michael Wilson Treasurer: Mr Gordon Slater Finance Officer (non-member, in attendance) & Secretary : Mr Chris Linford

(19) Methodist Relief and Development Fund Trustees (SO 245) The Revds Sonia Hicks , Graham Thompson , Kathleen Loughlin, Eric Mustapha , Ms Claire Boxall, Mr John Cammack , Mr Bala Gnanapragasam, Mr John Hindson, Ms Claire Holder , Professor David Matthews, Mr Max Teare

(20) Y Gymanfa deleted

(21) Day Schools Committee (SO 342) The Revds Anthony Brookes, G David Hall, Helen Nice, Dr Kathleen Richardson, M Cameron Stirk, Mrs Madge Breed, Mrs Jean Dowson, Mrs Constance Gould, Mr John Haden, Dr Roy Jackson, Mrs Catherine Lewis (until 16 th October 2009) Dr Lois Louden (Chair), Mr John Marsden (Co-opted member) Mrs Lisa Nolan (Secretary), Mr Neville Norcross, Mr Colin Oakley, Mrs Eunice Page, Mr John Paine, Mrs Eurfron Parry, Mr Ivan Perry, Mr John Richardson, Mrs Christine Rogers,Mr Graham Russell,Mr Dudley Shipton

(22) MHA/Methodist Church Forum Deleted

(23) Connexional Local Preachers’ Committee The Revd Catherine Hutton, Mr Terry Ayres, Charlotte Kwarteng, Mrs Ros Peedle, Mr John Whitehead

(24) Lay Employees’ Advisory Committee The Revds Martin Abrams (Chair), John D Howard; Deacon Sue Hibberd; Ms Rosemary E Anderson, Mr Gerald Barley, Ms Daniella A Fetuga-Joensuu, Mr Alistair Macfarlane, Mr Robert W Place, Mr Rob Wylie

(25) Wesley Guild Executive Committee deleted

(26) Training Strategies and Resources Executive The Revds Richard Andrew, James A Booth,Dr John Emmett , Dr Jonathan H Pye; Mr Mark Bagnall, Mr Geoff Bond, Deacon David Clark, Mr Luke Curran, Mr Doug Swanney, Ms Helen Wareing

(27) Ordained Ministries Committee The Revds Anne E Brown (Chair), Claire M Heald, David W Read, Anne Smith, Ian Yates; Deacons Lorraine Brown, Susan Culver, Lynda Gallimore, Ian Murray; Mrs Audrey Hensman, Mr Robert Lolley, Mr Doug Swanney, Mr Peter Wright

(28) Creative Arts in Methodism deleted

(29) Committee for Interfaith Relations deleted

(30) The Prayer Handbook Resource Group (ex-Prayer Handbook Committee Revds Jenny Ellis , Norman Wallwork , Ms Joy Fisher , Mr Mike King Ms Carole Richmond , Ms Primivera Quantrill

(31) Appointments (Senior Members of the Connexional Team) This has now been replaced by the Scrutiny Group appointed by the Council to consider ministerial and diaconal extensions which are its direct responsibility: Ms Kathy Burrell, The Revd Alan Ashton and The Revd Ermal Kirby

(32) Advisory Committee on the Ethics of Investment The Revds John D Howard (Chair), Dr David Clough, Dr Brian Gennery, Ms Alison Jackson, Ms Rachel Lampard, Mr Chris Moorhouse (six members appointed by the Central Finance Board)

(33) Safeguarding Advisory Panel (SO 232(1)) The Revd Ian T White (Convener) (i) The Revds Jan Atkins, Phil Lockett; Peter Ackerley, Chris Bolas, Tim Carter, Sarah Chadwick, Graham Danbury, Neil Maguire, Hilary Murden, Stuart Ross, Ann Taylor, Geoff Taylor (ii) The Revds Michael Townsend, Frances Young, Deacon Margaret L Cox, Professor Peter Howdle, Dr Judith M May-Parker

(34) Interface (ex-Forum for Culture & Ideas, ex-Apologetics Group) Now Faith and Order Resource Group

(35) Business and Economic Affairs Advisory Group The Revds John Hellyer ,Andrew Letby, Rose Leto Gerald Moule,Mr John Bell (Chair), Ms Helen Constigne,Mr Paul Morrison, Mr Paul Nowak (TUC Rep), Mr Bill Seddon, Mr Peter White, Mr David Wrighton

(36) Committee for Gender Justice The Revds John D Howard, Susan L Rolls; Ms Gillian Collins, Mr Adam Dyjasek, Ms Evelyn de Graft, Ms Alison Parker, Ms Margaret Sawyer (Convenor), Ms Anne Ellis

(37) Authorisations Committee The Revd Keith Burrow (Secretary), David Perry (Chair), The Revd John Williams, Mrs Geraldine Morgan, Deacon Jane Rice, two vacancies

PART II: TRUSTEES, GOVERNORS, MANAGEMENT BODIES

(38) Connexional Manse Trustees Mr Harvey Allen, Mr John Bailey, Mr David Duxbury, The Revd Dr Stuart Jordan, Mrs Hilary Porter, Mr Andrew Thorneley (Chair)

(39) North Bank Estate Trustees The Revds Dr Stuart Jordan, David Gamble; Ms Louise Jones , Ms Helen Martyn, Dr Daleep Mukarji (Chair), Mr David Newton , Mr Peter Reynolds (Vice-chair), Mr Roger Smith,

(40) Connexional Trustees for the Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester The Revd David Westhead; Mr Ronald W G Lucas (Chair), Ms Anne Hughes-Holmes, Mr Nick Moore, Mr Philip Morrey, Mr G Alan Pimlott (Convenor) (41) Southlands College, Foundation Governors The Revds John A Cooke (Chair), Jennifer A Impey, James N Tebbutt; Mr Nigel Fairhurst, Mr Stephen Ludlow, Ms Elizabeth Ovey , Mr Dean Sutton

(42) Methodist International Centre Management Committee The Revds Stuart Burgess (Chair), Bryan Coates, Dr Stuart Jordan; Mrs Mary Hicks, Mr Peter Nannstead, Mr Roger Smith, Ms Anne Topping

(43) Queen Victoria Seamen's Rest Trustees The Revds Stuart Jordan, Michael Long , Mrs Mathilda Byam , Mr Ian Pattison, Ms Geraldine Pearce, Mr Philip Sheppard, Mr Terence Simco (Chair), Miss Jean Thomas, Mr Barry Vaughan

(44) Methodist Church Collection of Modern Christian Art - Trustees The Revd Graham Kent (Secretary), Paul Bayley , Geoff Cornell , Ms Miriam Davies , Ms Meryl Doney , Dr John Gibbs (Chair), Ms Sarah Middleton, Professor Ann Sumner, Mr Bob Williams with Dr Peter Forsaith (Custodian) in attendance

(45) Management Committee for Methodist Church House The Revd Geoff Cornell (Chair); Mr Nick Addo, Mr John Hutchings, Mr Brian Mansfield, Mr Nick Moore; Mr Reg Everest (Secretary)

PART IV: REPRESENTATIVES TO OTHER BODIES

(46) Churches Together in Britain and Ireland - Finance Committee Representative deleted

(47) United College of the Ascension Governing Body Representatives deleted

Selly Oak Centre for Mission Studies (SOCMS) Advisory Council The Revds Adrian Burdon,Andrew Baker and Mr Michael King

(48) Prison Chaplaincy - Ecumenical Oversight The Revd Alan Ogier

(49) Leys School Governors The Revds Timothy Macquiban, Graham Thompson

(50) Representative to the Church of England General Synod 2007-2010 The Revd Jane V Craske

(51) Churches’ Rural Group deleted

(52) Board of Management for Methodist Independent Schools The Revds Graham Thompson, Mark Wakelin, Peter Whittaker; Mr John Bamford, Dr Peter Briggs, Mr Brian Drury, Mrs Judy Jarvis, Ms Lois Louden

(53) Steering Group of the Churches Ministerial Counselling Service Mr Tony Tidey , Ms Joy Scholes

Reasoned Statements

(The number in brackets refers to the committee number in the list.)

The Revd Andrew Baker (47) is a former Mission Partner who served in Grenada. He is Chair of the Overseas Service group, an advisory group for staff dealing with mission personnel in different parts of the world. One important aspect of that work is to advise on the training and formation needs for new Mission Partners. Andrew’s presence on the SOCMS Advisory Council will further strengthen the lines of communication between advisers and practitioners. Mr John Bell (16) ex Vice-President of the Conference, Chair of the Stationing Review Group and has held many posts within the Church and brings a wide range of invaluable experience. Mr Geoff Bond (26) is a training officer for 2 districts: Birmingham and Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury. He has been in post since Sept '08. He was nominated to TSRE by his Regional Forum. His background is in social work, child protection, children, families work and management. Geoff was a manager for Young People's Services for Staffordshire and Stoke for many years and has been involved as a Trustee of several charities and also acted as a consultant to several social care organisations. The Revd Dr Adrian Burdon (47) is an ex-Mission Partner in Tonga, where he was principal of a theological college. He has been involved in theological training in Durham and has kept abreast of the different training courses that are on offer in different parts of the world. Adrian is also Chair of the Scholarship and Leadership Training group (now the ‘SALT grants’ stream’ in the Connexional Grants structures). Adrian will bring all this training expertise to the oversight of the work at SOCMS. Revd Stuart Burgess (42) Former President of Conference and former Chair of District of York and Hull served at a Trustee of MIC for 4 years before being appointed Chair (confirmed by Council of April 2009) in succession to Revd Nigel Cowgill Mrs Mathilda Byam (43) Extensive association with QVSR and wider Methodism; LP in neighbouring Circuit Mr John Cammack (19) John works as a freelance consultant and trainer in the third sector, offering advice in financial management and helping to build the capacity of NGO programmes worldwide. John was previously a senior lecturer in the Oxford Brookes University Business School and has also acted as Head of International Finance at Oxfam UK. Dr Helen Constigne (35) has been a lecturer in Christian Ethics at Heythrop College since 1995, teaching Business Ethics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Relevant qualifications include MA in History and Politics, Postgraduate Diploma in Pastoral Theology, MTh in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, and PhD from Heythrop College. Her recent publications and current research interests include work on relating the incarnation to Business Ethics. Deacon Sue Culver (2) (4) (5) Warden – Methodist Diaconal Order - (2) joined so that the Diaconal perspective could be provided to the Medical Committee - (4) bringing experience of theological education, interfaith and community development; Ministry Resources Group Convener, F & O Network Ms Miriam Davies (44) is an Anglican with a strong interest in modern Christian Art. She is a professional librarian who works in a law firm and has various beneficial knowledge and skills.

Ms Anne Ellis (36) has an B.Sc honours degree in Mathematics and is currently nearing completion of an MA in Theology and Ministry as part of her pre-ordination training; Anne became interested in Feminist Theology and gender issues during the course of her studies. Over the past eighteen months she has been studying theories of gender in as an interpretive framework for her dissertation which focuses on the experiences of women in ordained ministry in the Methodist Church. Revd Jenny Ellis (30) part of the Prayer Handbook Resource Group because of her role as the Connexional Spirituality and Discipleship Officer Ms Chris Elliott (12) is Secretary for External Relationships, Connexional Team Mr John Emmett (26) is Director of Programmes and Research, Wesley College, Bristol. He is also the Bristol District Ecumenical Officer He was nominated to TSRE as a representative for the South and South West Regional Training Network. He brings relevant experience to TSRE as an Academic Tutor: Theology, Mission and Ministry, Circuit Minister and Ecumenical Officer Mrs Joy Fisher (30) is Publications Coordinator, Connexional Team. Revd David Gamble (39) a well-known Methodist who lives locally. He also brings links between Methodist Church House and the Trust which is seen as important to maintain. Mrs Rosemary Harrison (7) former Synod Secretary for York and Hull District, extensive experience of a variety of Connexional and local committees including Candidates Committee and Pastoral Oversight Committee as a lay representative. Revd Sonia Hicks (19) Sonia is a Methodist minister serving with the Methodist Church in Ireland. She is presently the convener of the World Development and Relief Committee, which oversees grants and projects for Irish Methodism. Ms Claire Holder (19) Having spent 13 years as Chief Executive of the Notting Hill Carnival, Claire has returned to practising Law as a Crown Prosecutor with the Crown Prosecution Service. Her involvement with the Methodist Church and various charities has led to visits on behalf of the Church to Zimbabwe, South Africa and the Caribbean. Louise Jones (39) was called to the Bar in 2004, and was appointed Junior Counsel to the Crown in 2008. Sh e lives in Twickenham and is actively involved with her local Methodist church. Louise Jones also maintains the gender balance of the Trust and brings a younger view of our work which is beneficial. Mr Mike King (30) part of the Prayer Handbook Resource Group because of his position in the Connexional Team as the World Church Relationships Team Leader. Revd Rosa Leto (35) is the new Chair of the Chaplains Council Mrs Catherine Lewis (until 16 th is the World AIMS officer October 2009) (21) Revd Michael Long (43) Methodist minister; experience includes management of social projects and previous knowledge of QVSR Mr Chris Moorhouse (32) Chris has spent his career to date in the oil and energy sector and his experience is international. He was latterly Group Vice President, Human Resources for BP, heading a global team of 1800 Human Resource professionals responsible for 100,000 employees, and has also held a number of important posts in industry related bodies and government task forces. In June 2006 Chris was appointed Visiting Executive Professor at Henley Management College. He has served as a Trustee of the Institute of Business Ethics (IBE) since September 2005 and was appointed Chairperson in September 2006. Chris is a member of Barnes Methodist Church. Deacon Ian Murray (1) He was nominated by Sue Culver as a representative of the Diaconal Order, which we aim to have on the Committee. Revd Eric Mustapha (19) Following time spent as a minister in Sierra Leone and Germany, Eric Mustapha now works for Walworth Methodist Church in London. He is co-ordinator of the Association of Black Methodist Youth and is also currently pursuing a PhD in Development studies. Mr David Newton (39) has recently taken early retirement from Shell International Petroleum Company where he was involved in IT consultancy and leading to IT management globally. He lives in Muswell Hill and is a past Senior Steward at the local Methodist church and is treasurer of the church’s North Bank Redevelopment Project. Mr Paul Nowak (35) is a TUC representative Ms Elizabeth Ovey (41) Practising barrister; member of connexional Law and Polity Committee; circuit and church steward; previously Foundation Governor 1996-2003. Ms Geraldine Pearce (43) Wide-ranging professional involvement in management of the voluntary and charity sectors. Revd David Perry (37) David is Chair of the Lincoln and Grimsby District and can ably represent rural interest on the committee and chair the committee. His nomination is supported by the Chair’s Group Ms Primivera Quantrill (30) part of the Prayer Handbook Resource Group is a contracted Editor. Ms Carole Richmond (30) part of the Prayer Handbook Resource Group is an Editor, Methodist Publishing The Revd James N Tebbutt (15) is a qualified solicitor and has served in a range of Circuit and Chaplaincy appointments. Mr Timothy B Warren (15) is a partner in Pothecary Witham Weld, the Connexional solicitors. Revd Graham Thompson (52) (19) has been the Chair of the East Anglia District since 2003. He lives with his wife Alison and two sons in Norwich

(19) - He brings with him experience in accountancy as well as in ministry in various circuits including Bristol (Kingwood), Newark & Southwell and North Walsham & Aylsham.

(52) - is a member of the Governing Bodies of Culford School (Bury St Edmunds) and The Leys School (Cambridge) Mr Tony Tidey (53) is the Wellbeing Officer in the Connexional Team

Ms Helen Wareing (26) comes to TSRE as representative from Scotland Learning and Development Forum. Her job title is National Learning and Development Officer, Methodist Church in Scotland (0.8 fte). Mr Bob Williams (44) is a Methodist who has recently retired from a career in education. He has taken on the role of Secretary/Treasurer for the recently formed Friends group.

Index

Advisory Committee on the Ethics of Investment 32 Apologetics Group (Interface) 34 Appointments 31 Archives and History Committee 14 Authorisations Committee 37 Board of Management for Independent Schools 52 Business and Economic Affairs Advisory Group 35 Churches Together in Britain and Ireland - Finance Committee Representatives 46 Churches’ Rural Group 51 Cliff College Committee 16 Committee for Interfaith Relations 29 Connexional Allowances Committee 1 Connexional Local Preachers Committee 23 Connexional Manse Trustees 38 Connexional Trustees for the Central Hall, Manchester 40 Creative Arts in Methodism 28 Day Schools Committee 21 Diaconal Candidates and Probationers Oversight Committee 7 Forces Board 17 Gender Justice Committee 36 Interface (ex-Apologetics Group) 34 Lay Workers’ Advisory Committee 24 Law and Polity Committee 15 Leys School Governors 49 Listed Buildings Advisory Committee 9 Local Ecumenical Development Committee 11 London Committee 18 Management Committee for Methodist Church House 45 Medical Committee 2 Methodist Church Collection of Modern Christian Art - Trustees 44 Methodist Diaconal Order Committee 6 Methodist International Centre Management Committee 42 Methodist Relief and Development Fund Committee 19 MHA/Methodist Church Forum 22 Ministerial and Diaconal Reinstatements Panel 3 Ministerial Candidates and Probationers Oversight Committee 4 North Bank Estate Trustees 39 Ordained Ministries Committee 27 Prayer Handbook Committee 30 Prison Chaplaincy - Ecumenical Oversight 48 Property Committee 8 Queen Victoria Seamen’s Rest Trustees 43 Racial Justice Committee 13 Representative to the Church of England General Synod 2007-2010 50 Safeguarding Advisory Panel 33 Selly Oak Centre for Mission Studies (SOCMS) Advisory Council 47 Southlands College, Foundation Governors 41 Stationing Advisory Committee 5 Steering Group of the Churches Ministerial Counselling Service 53 Training Strategies and Resources Executive 26 United College of the Ascension - Governing Council Representatives 47 Wesley Guild Executive Committee 25 World Church Committee 10 World Methodist Committee 12 Y Gymanfa (SO 490) 20