The concept of the New Circuit Rider has been adopted by The United Methodist Church as an expanded version of the original circuit riders. The New Circuit Rider is a special evangelical need for recruitment of minorities and women in the ministry of the Church but can also be used by the majority group as a means for future church placement. The New Circuit Rider preachs at a different church throughout the district as opposed to serving several charges. The New Circuit Rider must be a seminary student or graduate. The appointment is dual track and part time with salary and travel expenses to be raised through love offerings in the respective local churches (the goal is $10,000 a year plus travel). The model for the New Circuit Rider is the Covington District of the Kentucky Annual Conference, where material and training for implementing the ministry are available.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22401-MN-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference