Manses – Co-ordinator

Manse Visit Co-ordinator Expression of Interest (Word format)

Manse Visits Co-ordinator / District Manse Panel Secretary

Under the standing orders of the Methodist Church each manse has to be inspected every five years to ensure that it is in a fit condition as a residence for the Minister and their family.
The co-ordinator convenes the annual meeting of the visitors, requests manse quinquennial reports from circuits, keeps a record of manse visits and writes an annual report to Synod.
See also Standing Order 965

Key Tasks

• Maintain a list of manses in each circuit and arrange visits of these on a five-year rolling programme, plus any visits under SO 965 (5)
• Arrange visit in pairs, noting visitors should not be from the circuit being visited, including liaising with the superintendent about planning visits
• Ensure Schedule J is completed for each visit and keep records of manse quinquennials
• Ensure any recommendations following the visit are communicated to the manse residents and the circuit
• Receive feedback from the circuit on any work resulting from the visit
• Prepare an annual report for the Synod and District Leading Team

The role is for a maximum of 6 years.
The Manse Visit Co-ordinator may also be a Manse Visitor .

A full role description and an expression of interest form can be downloaded from this page.