The aim of this circuit is to enable the churches and Christians in the area covered by the circuit to:
The Circuit is responsible for 10 churches providing religious activities for their members in the City of Birmingham and the Metropolitan Boroughs of Halesowen and Sandwell. These activities are supervised by the Circuit Ministers, lay workers and appointed lay preachers and worship leaders, the majority of whom are volunteers. The Circuit is governed by the Trustees consisting of the Circuit Officers and representatives from each of the churches. The Trustees hold at least three meetings each year. The Circuit Meeting is supported by the Leadership Team which consist of the ministers, lay worker, circuit stewards, treasurer, operations manager/administrator and secretary. The Leadership Team meets before each Circuit Meeting to fix the agenda and make recommendations. Other committees report to the Circuit Meeting on Finance, Property, Ministerial Invitations and any other matters which the Circuit Meetings so decides.
The Circuit supports 3 full time presbyters to exercise pastoral oversight of the 10 churches that make up the Circuit. There are many other office holders who support the churches with help and advice on property, finance, worship and work with young people. Our churches have supported charitable causes, both local and worldwide and several churches provide drop in centres for homeless people. We have continued to develop our buildings so that we can continue to serve the changing communities where we serve.