The Methodist Council
MC/06/114
APPOINTMENTS - METHODIST COUNCIL
OCTOBER 2006
(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 2005-2006
(1)
Connexional Allowances Committee (SO 212(4)):
The Revds Diane Daymond, Graham Thompson, Deacon Ann Shephard, Mrs Penny
Grewcock, Mr Robert K Lolley (Chair), Dr Roy Swanston, Mr Ivan Weekes (Convenor:
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, John D Walker; Professors
Peter Howdle, Deborah Symmons; Ms Suzanna Galbraith, Dr Carole Jackson, Dr Suzy M
Martin, Dr Dorothy Tesh, Dr Richard Vautrey, Dr Janet Wigley, Mr Nigel Wrighton
(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): The Revd Richard Andrew, Mr Ken Jackson, Dr Mary Jefferson, Mr Brian Thornton,
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 Judith Satchell (Ministries), Andrew Horsfall (Probs), Huw Sperring (Probs),
Danny Wheadon (Probs); Miss Averil George (Ministries), Mr David Ingham
(Ministries); A vacancy (Ministries)
District Chair: The Revd Keith Davies
Six persons who are not ministers: Mr Russell Buley, Mrs Jane Farley, Mrs Mary
Hicks, Miss Jean Rutherford, Mr Chris Jones, a vacancy
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Three Team members responsible respectively for ministerial candidates, initial
ministerial training and ministerial probationers overseas, and the secretary of the
Stationing Advisory Committee: The Revd Dr Wendy Kilworth-Mason, Deacon
Rowland Wilkinson, Mrs Carolyn Croft, The Revd Margaret P Jones
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: The
Revd Neil Harper, Miss Denise Harding
Further deacons where necessary: Deacon Jane Middleton
(5)
Stationing Advisory Committee (SO 323)
The Revds Julie A Anderson, Helen Cameron, John A Cooke, Margaret P Jones
(Convener), Philip J Lockett, Peter M Molcher, David J Rice, Alison Tomlin (Chair),
Lily P Twist, Ian Yates (Panels Convener); Dr Tom Jones, Mrs Ann P Leck
(6)
Methodist Diaconal Order Committee (SO 324)
The Revds David Emison (Chair), Margaret P Jones, Jonathan Kerry, Maurice Staton;
Deacons Lorraine Brown, Sarah Bruce, Susan Jackson, Ian Murray, Edward Smith,
Geoffrey Tamblin; Mrs Linda Innes, Mrs Audrey Hensman, Mr Peter Wright
(7)
Diaconal Candidates and Probationers Oversight Committee (SO 326)
The Revds William H Anderson, A Ward Jones, Donald A Pickard, Robert Powell;
Deacons Ronald J Aitchison, Sarah Bruce (Convenor), David Clark, Margaret Hughes,
Susan Jackson, Gwenllian Knighton; Mrs Joyce Powell
(8)
Property Committee
deleted
(9)
Listed Buildings Advisory Committee (SO 332)
The Revds Adrian Burdon, 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)
(i)
the ecumenical officer of the Methodist Church, who shall be the secretary
for local ecumenical development: The Revd Peter G Sulston
(ii)
the Secretary of the Conference: The Revd David G Deeks
(iii) [deleted]
(iv)
two representatives of the Faith and Order Committee: Dr Clive Marsh, The
Revd Robert Dolman
(v)
two other members of the Connexional Team, one of whom shall have
knowledge of legal and property matters: Mr David Phillips, Dr Chris Sissons
(vi)
one District Chairman: The Revd John D Walker
(vii) Five other persons of whom two shall be ministers: The Revd Gareth Powell;
Mr John Armstrong, Dr Bill Reid
(12)
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World Methodist Committee (SO 335)
The Revd Angela Shier-Jones (Chair), Mrs Anne Vautrey (Secretary), Ms Yvonne Neblett
(Assistant Secretary), Mrs Dawn Edwards (Exchange Secretary), Ms Ruby Beech
(Treasurer)
Other British Members of the Executive Committee of the World Methodist Council:
The Revds John C A Barrett, Wesley Daniel, Paul Nzacahayo, Peter Sulston; Mr Chris
Aldous, Mrs Janet Cain, Mrs Ann Leck, Dr Anthony Reddie, Ms Rosemary Wells, Mrs
Rosemary Wass
(13)
Racial Justice Committee (SO 336)
The Revds Catherine H Bird, Peter A Brown, Jane M Figueiredo, Edson Dube, John D
Howard, Paul Nzacahayo, Dr Joseph Basappa Suray, Arlington Trotman (ecumenical
observer); Deacon Richard Goldstraw; Mr John Connor, Ms Anthea Cox, Miss Winnie
Gasa, Mrs Amanda Main, Mr Naboth Muchopa (Secretary), Ms Yvonne Neblett, Mrs
Nwabueze Nwokolo (Chair), Mr Akin Obafemi, Ms Nancy Odunewu, Mr Alfred Salami,
Mrs Hyacinth Sweeney-Dixon, Ms Carol Troupe
(14)
Archives and History Committee (SO 337)
The Revds David Gamble, Donald Ryan, Colin C Short, Martin Wellings(Chair); Ms
Heather Carson, Mr Peter Forsaith, Mrs Susan Howdle, Mrs Angela Kenny, Mr John
Lenton (Convener), Mr Keith Rothery (Treasurer), Prof Edward Royle, Ms Christine
Stark
(15)
Law and Polity Committee (SO 338)
(i)
The Secretary of the Conference: The Revd David G Deeks
(ii)
The Secretary of the Committee: The Revd David Gamble
(iii) The Revds James A Booth, Jennifer M Dyer, Kenneth G Howcroft, Keith A Reed,
Colin A Smith, Kenneth E Street; 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
(16)
Cliff College Committee (SO 341(1))
Chair/Management: Mr Charles Freebury
Vice Chair/Publicity/Supporters: Mr John Moorley
Academic advisor: Canon Professor Loveday Alexander
Financial Management: Mr Neil Fell
Mission/Connexional Representative: The Revd Graham Horsley
Co-ordinating Secretary: The Revd Jonathan Kerry
Chairman: The Revd Dr Martyn Percy
Finance/Local Treasurer/Outreach – Conference Centre: Mr David E Moore
Financial Service (Commercial/management): Mr Trevor Moore
Cliff Supporters: Mrs Margaret Parker
Advisor HE, Anglican, Hind: Revd Canon Professor Martyn Percy
Personnel/Pastoral: Mr Peter Symes
Principal: The Revd Dr Martyn D Atkins
Business Operations Manager: Mr Rick Fillingham
Representative of the College Leadership Group: The Revd Peter M Phillips
(17)
Forces Board (SO 355)
The Revds Peter Mills, Jean Quick, Scott Rae, Kevin Savage, John K Watson (convener),
Colin Weir, David Wilkes; Mrs Anthea Cox, Mr Ian Davies, Mr Peter Green, Lieut
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Colonel Jeremy Drage, Miss Shirley Hewitt, Major (retd) David Rogerson, Lt Cdr
Matthew Thomas
(18)
London Committee (SO 363)
Chair (from among the Chairs of three new districts): 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: to be
appointed
Finance Officer (non-member, in attendance): Mr Chris Linford
(19)
Methodist Relief and Development Fund Committee (SO 364(4))
The Revds Caroline Ainger, Dr Peter Byass, Peter Clark, Dr John Parkin, Mike
Wilkinson; Ms Claire Boxall, Ms Anthea Cox, Mr Robert Dixon, Mr Richard Hide,
Professor David Matthews, Mr Robert J Mortimer, Mr Martin Nthakomwa, Ms Selina
Oppong-Asare, Mr Max Teare
(20)
Y Gymanfa
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(21)
Day Schools Committee (SO 342)
The Revds Martin Keenan, Alan Loosemore, M Cameron Stirk, Pam J Webster; Mrs
Karen Bolton, Mrs Madge Breed, Ms Anthea Cox, Mrs Jean Dowson, Mrs Constance
Gould, Mr John Haden, Mr Philip Harrison, Dr Roy Jackson, Dr Lois Louden (Chair),
Mr John Marsden, Mrs Sheila Miller, Mr Colin Oakley, Mr John Paine, Mr John
Richardson, Mrs Christine Rogers, Mr Graham Russell, Miss Kathleen Wood
(22)
MHA/Methodist Church Forum
Deleted
(23)
Connexional Local Preachers’ Committee
The Revds Catherine Hutton, Alison Tomlin; Mr Terry Ayres, Dr Ian Beavis, Ms Nicola
Briggs, Mr Nick Butler, Ms Diane Coleman, Mrs Jo Kingston, Mr Ken Kingston, Mrs
Ros Peedle, Mr Peter Relf, Mrs Sandra Ride, Mr Donald Smith, Ms Morag Walder, Mr
John Whitehead
(24)
Lay Workers’ Advisory Committee
The Revds Martyn Abrams, John D Howard, Jonathan Kerry; Deacon Harriet Bacon; Ms
Rosemary E Anderson, Mr Gerald Barley, Mr Chris Day, Ms Brenda Dunstone (Chair),
Ms Daniella A Fetuga-Joensuu, Ms Suzanna Galbraith, Mr Alistair Macfarlane, Ms
Margaret Mackley, Mr Robert W Place, Mr Rob Wylie
(25)
Wesley Guild Executive Committee
deleted
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(26)
Training Strategies and Resources Executive
The Revds Richard Andrew, James A Booth, Margaret P Jones, Jonathan W Kerry, Dr
Wendy Kilworth-Mason, William R Morrey, Peter M Phillips, David R Rice; Deacon
David B Clark; Mr Mark Bagnall, Mrs Carolyn Croft, Mr Luke Curran, Dr Judith MayParker, Ms Janet Morley, Mr Alan Murray, Ms Anne Topping
(27)
Ministerial Committee
The Revds Anne E Brown, R Graham Carter, Claire M Heald, Robert O Hilton, Margaret
P Jones, Jonathan W Kerry, Anne Smith, Ian Yates; Deacons Susan Jackson, Lynda
Gallimore; Ms Carolyn Croft, Mrs Muriel Huntley, Mrs Alison Rumbles
(28)
Creative Arts in Methodism
deleted
(29)
Committee for Interfaith Relations
deleted
(30)
Prayer Handbook Committee
The Revds C Norman R Wallwork (Chair), Michaela A Youngson, Mr Michael King
(Secretary), Ms Sarah Middleton, Mr Martin Stone
(31)
Appointments (Senior Members of the Connexional Team)
(Under review.)
1.
Chairs of New Appointments Panels - The Revd D Paul C Smith, Mr
Christopher Cox, Mrs Helen Martyn, Mr Gavton Shepherd
2.
Appointments Review Panel - The Revd David Emison, Mrs Margaret Parker, Mr
Michael Richardson
(32)
Advisory Committee on the Ethics of Investment
The Revds John D Howard (Chair), Dr David Clough, Dr Brian Gennery, Mr Kumar
Jacob, Mr Gareth Mostyn, five members appointed by the Central Finance Board, one
vacancy
(33)
Senior Persons Group
The Revds Brian E Beck (Convener), Christopher Hughes Smith, Ian T White, Deacons
Rosemary Bell, Margaret L Cox, Mrs Stella Bristow, Dr Judith M May-Parker
(34)
Interface (ex-Forum for Culture & Ideas, ex-Apologetics Group)
The Revds John Harrod (Chair), Jonathan Kerry, Angela Shier-Jones, Michael P Wilson;
Ms Anthea Cox, Ms Alison Jackson, Ms Alice Lambert, Ms Janet Morley (Convenor), Dr
Anne Richards, Mr David Webster
(35)
Business and Economic Affairs Advisory Group
The Revds Graham Carter (Chair), Dr Richard Higginson, Gerald Moule, Sheelah Stevens,
Dr Fiona Stewart-Darling; Mr Peter Binks, Ms Anthea Cox, Mr Colin Hockridge, Mr Paul
Nowak, Mr John Ellis, Mr Bill Seddon, Ms Hannah Skinner, Mr Peter White
(36)
Committee for Gender Justice
The Revds Inderjit S Bhogal, Margaret Goodall, John D Howard, Jonathan Kerry, Susan L
Rolls, Angela J Singleton; Ms Gillian Collins, Mr Adam Dyjasek, Ms Evelyn de Graft, Ms
Annah Mwadiwa, Ms Alison Parker, Ms Margaret Sawyer
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PART II: TRUSTEES, GOVERNORS, MANAGEMENT BODIES
(37)
Connexional Manse Trustees
Mr Harvey Allen, Mr Robert Andrews, Mr John Bailey, The Revd Anne E Brown, Mr
David Duxbury, Mr Brian Howarth, Mr Andrew Thorneley (with Ms Liz Millard as
Minutes Secretary)
(38)
North Bank Estate Trustees
The Revds Stuart Jordan, Jonathan Kerry, Ermal Kirby; Sister Pauline Clarke, Mr Roland
Ginn, Ms Helen Martyn, Dr Daleep Mukarji, Mr Peter Reynolds, Ms Sarah Rodgers, Mr
Chris Roles, Mr Roger Smith,
(39)
Connexional Trustees for the Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester
The Revds Kenneth G Howcroft, David Westhead; Mrs Caroline Hickling, Mr Ronald W G
Lucas, Mr Philip Morrey, Mr G Alan Pimlott, Mrs Jean Schroeder
(40)
Southlands College, Foundation Governors
The Revds John A Cooke, Jennifer A Impey, John Pritchard (Chair), M John Swarbrick,
James N Tebbutt; Mr John Bamford, Mrs Juliet Colman, Mrs Judith Jewell, Miss Elizabeth
Ovey, Dr Jack Priestley, Mr Peter White
(41)
Methodist International Centre Management Committee
The Revds Anne E Brown (Chair); Mrs Mary Hicks, Mr Tony King, Dr Judith May-Parker,
Dr Roy Swanston, Mr Robert Webster (Treasurer)
(42)
Queen Victoria Seamen's Rest Trustees
The Revds Stuart Jordan, Ermal B Kirby; Dr Andrew Dowson, Mr Ian Pattison, Mr John
Player, Mr Philip Sheppard, Miss Jean Thomas, Mr Barry Vaughan
(43)
Methodist Church Collection of Modern Christian Art - Trustees
The Revds Graham Kent (Secretary), Dr John B Taylor; Ms Angela Dewar, Dr John Gibbs
(Chairman), Ms Sarah Middleton, Ms Janet Shott, Dr Ann Sumner, with Dr Peter Forsaith
(Custodian) in attendance
(44)
Management Committee for Methodist Church House
The Revds Geoff Cornell, Kenneth G Howcroft; Mr Nick Addo, Mr John Hutchings, Mr
Brian Mansfield; Mr Reg Everest (Secretary)
PART IV: REPRESENTATIVES TO OTHER BODIES
(45)
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland - Finance Committee Representative
Brian Mansfield (Treasurer)
(46)
United College of the Ascension Governing Body Representatives
The Revds Stephen Poxon, Jonathan Kerry; Mr Mike King, Mr Brian Mansfield
NB: During 2005-06 the work will transferred from UCA to Queen’s Foundation. The Selly
Oak Centre for Mission Studies (SOCMS) Advisory Council will operate during this year
in readiness for the start of SOCMS in September 06. The Methodist Church has been
asked to nominate two members of the Advisory Council: Mr Brian Mansfield and Mr
Michael King.
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(47)
Prison Chaplaincy - Ecumenical Oversight
The Revd Alan Ogier
(48)
Leys School Governors
The Revds Peter Graves, Philip Luscombe; Mr Derek Robson
(49)
European Methodist Council Representatives
The Revds David G Deeks, Celia McDonald; Mr Steve Hucklesby, Mr Colin Ride, Mrs
Rosemary Wells
(50)
Churches' Rural Group
The Revds David Emison, Leslie Hann; Dr Hilary Kelly
(51)
Board of Management for Residential Schools
The Revds John Carne, Mark Wakelin; Mr John Bamford, Dr Peter Briggs, Mrs Judy Jarvis,
Ms Lois Louden, Mrs Jennifer Wilson, one vacancy
Reasoned Statements for New Members
(The number in brackets refers to the committee number in the list.)
Allen, Mr Harvey (37)
Anderson, Ms Rosemary (24)
Blackett-Ord, Ms Elaine (9)
Brown, The Revd Anne E (27)
Bruce, Deacon Sarah (6)
Burdon, The Revd Adrian (9)
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Retired business man; Local preacher; Member
of Diaconal Stationing Committee; Member of
Methodist Council 2003-2005; Lay Stationing
Representative 1990-2004.
White; Age group 45-64. Lay Pastoral worker
at Wroxham Road Church, Norwich Circuit
Conservation Architect in private practice.
Appointed architect to the Churches
Conservation Trust. Main Committee member
and Trustee of the Society for the Protection of
Ancient Buildings. Member of the Board of
RIBA/AABC (Architects Accredited in
Building Conservation) and Chair from
November 2006. Journalist in the architectural
press.
Nominated by the Chairs’ Meeting
Associate Warden of the Methodist Diaconal
Order, with responsibility for the Centre.
Experience of ministry in various parts of the
connexion and different areas of work.
Superintendent Minister, Leeds Mission
Circuit. Previously a minister in Rochdale
Circuit, Mission Partner in the South Pacific
and Superintendent of the Chester-le-Street
Circuit. He has been responsible for two listed
buildings and a church in a conservation area.
A liturgist, he is a member of the Faith and
Order Committee, its executive and convenes
the Liturgy and Worship Resources Group.
Chairs the Connexional World Church
Scholarship and Leadership Training
Committee
de Graft, Ms Evelyn (36)
Dalal, Dr Anand (3)
Duxbury, Mr David (37)
Edwards, Mrs Dawn (12)
Edwards, Dr Ian (3)
Fetuga-Joensuu, Ms Daniella A (24)
Hann, The Revd Leslie (50)
Harper, The Revd Neil (4)
Hellyer, The Revd John (18)
Impey, The Revd Jennifer A (40)
Jackson, Ms Alison (34)
Jarvis, Mrs Judy (51)
Kerry, The Revd Jonathan (34)
Kilworth-Mason, Revd Dr Wendy (26)
Knighton, Deacon Gwenllian (7)
Lambert, Ms Alice (34)
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I hope to provide an empathatic and fair
contribution to any proceedings whilst
tempering this with the need to weigh evidence
provided, based on my experience on the local
Magisterial Bench (30 years) and in medical
practice (43 years)
Member at Marlow Methodist Church; also a
member of the Northampton District Executive
and Property Committee. Previously District
Property Secretary for London North-West.
Retired Chartered Engineer.
Exchange of Pastorates Secretary
Retired University Lecturer, Local Preacher,
Circuit Steward, Secretary of District Servicing
and Resources Team, Memorials Committee.
British African European; age group 25-44.
Committee member of Forum of Faiths,
Kensington and Chelsea; Committee
representative for Voluntary Sector,
Kensington and Chelsea; Director of Children
and Young People, Chelsea Methodist Church;
Local Preacher
Many years of experience in rural ministry and
brings continuity to the Rural Strategy Group
Nominated by the Methodist Student Council
Chair of the South East District
Co-Chair of the London District
Team Leader, Joint Public Issues Team –
Baptist, Methodist and URC Churches working
together. Former senior civil servant. Interests:
attitudes in modern society towards ethics and
religion and the implications for the political
process; attititudes towards current issues in
secular society within the Churches.
Former teacher and head teacher; former
Training Secretary and Children’s Secretary in
the Connexional Team; former Vice-President
of the Conference
Co-ordinating Secretary for Worship and
Learning, ordained, White British, age 50.
Interests include cinema and faith
Secretary for Initial Development,
Connexional Team
Experienced deacon with a background in
education, served as TDO.
Public Life and Social Justice Intern. White
British, age 23. Manages and maintains the
Lindo, Mrs Patsy (3)
Louden, Ms Lois (51)
Moore, Mr Trevor (16)
Morley, Ms Janet (34)
Morrey, The Revd William R (26)
Nzacahayo, The Revd Paul (13)
Pearson, Mr Colin (18)
Place, Mr Robert W (24)
Rice, The Revd David J (26)
Savage, The Revd Kevin (17)
Schroeder, Mrs Jean (3)
Singleton, The Revd Angela J (36)
Webster, Mr David (34)
Weir, The Revd Colin (17)
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interactive Interface website
Counsellor, Psychology graduate. Experience
of panel membership with District ministry.
Currently working as a clinical researcher.
Former teacher and lecturer; former OFSTED
inspector; honorary advisor for Blackburn
Diocesan Board of Education
Businessman with track record of restructuring
a variety of companies. Expert in strategic
reviews, purchasing and disposal, creating new
management and service and retailing
structures.
Team Leader, Expressions of Faith. White
British, age 55. Member of Team Focus
Project 1, about ‘confidence in evangelism and
speaking of God and faith in ways that make
sense to all involved’. Appointed to convene
the group
Chair of the South Wales District
Experience in Circuit Ministry and World
Church
Nomination of the South East District
White; age group 65+. Circuit administrator at
Halifax; previously head of administration in
Police Service; knowledge of church
terminology
The army have introduced the role of ‘Senior
Denomination Representative’ into their
system to sit on their Management Board in
order to keep the Board appraised of
developments it was felt we should also invite
Kevin to attend the Forces Board.
Church experience: Church Steward, Circuit
Steward, Junior Church leader, Methodist
Council, self-appraisal accompanist, Probation
Committee, District Complaints Officer,
Deputy Connexional Complaints Officer.
Work: senior customer service officer, PA to
Accounts Manager.
Voluntary: Witness service at Hinshall Street
Crown Court, Manchester
Supernumerary minister, residing in the High
Wycombe Circuit. Long standing interest and
involvement in issues of justice.
Co-Head of Communications Team (electronic
resources). White British, age 44. Manages
the Methodist Church website. Has a
professional background in arts, music,
journalism and film-making
A new chaplain with a recent link to circuit and
Wells, Mrs Rosemary (49)
a couple of years chaplaincy behind him we
feel he will offer a new perspective.
A WFMUCW Area President for Europe and
reporting to the EMC for 3 years, has a
growing interest in Europe. Began a second
term on the WMC in July 2006
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Advisory Committee on the Ethics of Investment
Apologetics Group (Interface)
Appointments
Archives and History Committee
Board of Management for Residential Schools
Business and Economic Affairs Advisory Group
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland - Finance Committee Representatives
Churches’ Rural Group
Cliff College Committee
Committee for Interfaith Relations
Connexional Allowances Committee
Connexional Local Preachers Committee
Connexional Manse Trustees
Connexional Trustees for the Central Hall, Manchester
Creative Arts in Methodism
Day Schools Committee
Diaconal Candidates and Probationers Oversight Committee
European Methodist Council Representatives
Forces Board
Gender Justice Committee
Interface (ex-Apologetics Group)
Lay Workers’ Advisory Committee
Law and Polity Committee
Leys School Governors
Listed Buildings Advisory Committee
Local Ecumenical Development Committee
Local Preachers Committee
London Committee
Management Committee for Methodist Church House
Medical Committee
Methodist Church Collection of Modern Christian Art - Trustees
Methodist Diaconal Order Committee
Methodist International Centre Management Committee
Methodist Relief and Development Fund Committee
MHA/Methodist Church Forum
Ministerial and Diaconal Reinstatements Panel
Ministerial Candidates and Probationers Oversight Committee
Ministerial Committee
North Bank Estate Trustees
Prayer Handbook Committee
Prison Chaplaincy - Ecumenical Oversight
Property Committee
Queen Victoria Seamen’s Rest Trustees
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Racial Justice Committee
Selly Oak Centre for Mission Studies (SOCMS) Advisory Council
Senior Persons’ Group
Southlands College, Foundation Governors
Stationing Advisory Committee
Training Strategies and Resources Executive
United College of the Ascension - Governing Council Representatives
Wesley Guild Executive Committee
World Church Committee
World Methodist Committee
Y Gymanfa (SO 490)
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Ministerial Candidates Selection Committee
Under Standing Order 320(2A), the Methodist Council is asked to co-opt the following as
members of the Ministerial Candidates Selection Committee for the year 2006-7.
The Revd Vivienne Gasteen, Coventry Central Hall, Warwick Lane, Coventry CV1 1HA
(tel. 0247 622 3564)
Presbyter in the Coventry Circuit with experience of working with people from a wide range of
backgrounds.
The Revd Christine Gillespie, 26 Woodlands Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 7AX
(tel. 01423 819663)
Circuit minister for eight years, has chaired District Candidates’ Committee and is currently
District Probationers Secretary.
The Revd Dr Donghwan Kim, 17 Green Lane, New Malden, Surrey KT3 5BN (tel. 0208 288
8358)
Is able to contribute a multi-cultural perspective on ministry and to explore new styles of
ministry for the future.
Mrs Shirley Singleton, 8 Stannington Crescent, Totton, Southampton SO40 3QB (tel. 0238
086 5336)
Pastoral Visitor. Experience of working with young people with learning difficulties.
The Revd Hilary Howarth, 4 James Place, Coppull, Chorley PR7 5DA (tel. 01257 791286)
Circuit minister. Good listener, calm, firm if needed. Compassionate, people person. Insightful.
The Revd Julie Lunn, 25 Broadmeadows, Bowburn, Durham DH6 5DA (tel. 0191 377 8089)
Circuit minister for 17 years. Hospital chaplain. Trained as a Spiritual Director. Tutor at Wesley
Study Centre.
The Revd Sue Keegan von Allmen, 15 Broom Grove, Knebworth, SG3 6BZ ((tel. 01438
813629)
Superintendent. Minister of a URC/Methodist LEP. Training as a Spiritual Director on the
Ignatian Spirituality Course.
Revd David J P Hewlett, The Queen's Foundation, Somerset Road, Birmingham B15 1QH
(Tel. 0121 454 1527)
Principal of The Queen's Foundation. Authorised Minister (AM)
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Safeguarding Advisory Panel
The Methodist Council is asked to approve the names of those people nominated for the
Safeguarding Advisory panel. This is the panel that makes recommendations to churches and
Methodist organisations concerning unclear Disclosures.
In addition, these people would be available to the Senior Persons Group as expert advisors if
necessary.
New nominations:
Ann Taylor, Liverpool District - Social work background
Graham Taylor, Lincoln and Grimsby District - retired Social worker
The Revd Jan Atkins, London District - Social Work, inc. NCH
The Revd Phil Lockett, Chester and Stoke - formerly Probation Inspectorate, now a student
minister
Henry Lewis, Birmingham District - formerly a director Social Services
Chris Bolas, Oxford and Leicester District - formerly a Senior Probation Officer, now Youth
Justice
Stuart Ross, Newcastle District - formerly Police, child protection team, now a Paramedic
Sarah Chadwick, Nottingham District - a Solicitor and experience of Social Services inspection
Hilary Murden, West Yorkshire - Social Work
Neil MacGuire, Scotland District
Current group:
Helen Martyn - Social work and teaching Social Work
Mary Jefferson - Education teaching and LEA advisor, inspection
Graham Danbury - a Solicitor & Complaints and Discipline Panel
Tim Cooper - Social work and a Manager for Barnardos
Peter Ackerley - a retired Chief Superintendent of Police
John Bell
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