Religious Roles

Circuit Ministers (Methodist)

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Circuit Ministers (Methodist). One of the team of ministers who serve a group of local churches.

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Dean

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Dean. A senior member of the Anglican clergy on the staff of a cathedral.

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Lay / Laity

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Lay / Laity. People who are not ordained.

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Missionary

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Missionary. Someone who evangelises, usually sent out by a missionary society or church to preach the gospel.

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Nun

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Nun. A member of an all-female religious community, notably Christian or Buddhist. Signed here as the generic sign for a Christian nun.

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Pastor

A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Pastor. A leader of a (usually non-conformist church) church, or someone with leadership over an area of a church’s work (eg Youth Pastor).

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