Bradley Goddon-Smith

Local Lay Pastor

Brad is the Local Lay Pastor for the Circuit, primarily serving the areas of Whittington Moor and Inkersall, while also supporting additional areas as needed.

Brad's roots are deeply grounded in Methodism, and he has over 10 years of experience in church ministry positions, both voluntary and paid. His background spans youth ministry, events, education, and the music industry. After earning a degree in Theology from Cliff College, Brad and his wife, Rosie, moved to the Alderley Edge and Knutsford Circuit, where they served as Youth and Outreach Workers. They later became Mission Partners, serving the Methodist Church in Germany.

Upon their return to the UK, Brad worked as a Youth Worker and Chaplain at a secondary school in Nottingham before joining the Connexional Global Relationships Team as the Programme Delivery Officer. Through these two positions, Brad knew that his passion was for the local church and enabling communities to encounter the love of Jesus and joined the DNE team in September 2024.

Brad and Rosie are also actively involved in Aldersgate Renewal Ministries, delivering Life in the Spirit Experience teaching weekends within the Methodist Church in Britain and internationally. Additionally, Brad is in partnership with the United Methodist Church on a course run by the Council of Bishops, training young adults in ecumenism and interreligious relationships working on a project that will be revealed soon.

In his free time, Brad enjoys playing football (despite his lack of skills), supporting Derby County (albeit with some frustration), creating and writing music, and, most importantly, spending quality time with his wife and two children.