Candidate Statements

At times it has been a rollercoaster, but I have tried to be faithful in responding to victims and survivors of church-based abuse, not least as a trustee of Safe Spaces, the telephone support service for victims and survivors of church-based abuse and as a member of the National Redress Project Board and the National Safeguarding Steering Group.

As a trustee of the Archbishops’ Council I have supported the mechanism to provide funds for survivors in urgent financial need (the Interim Support Scheme).

Three major concerns remain for us as a Church and Diocese – safeguarding, sexuality, and finance (with the linked concerns over projected clergy numbers).

On safeguarding, we have an excellent local team led by Beth Miller.

With significant changes coming in how scrutiny and audit will function at a national level, I have great confidence in our ability to maintain high quality safeguarding here.

But there is always more that can be done (I am currently on the national safeguarding committee looking at complaints, scrutiny and an ombudsman-type function) and there is no room for complacency.

But there is always more that can be done (I am currently on the national safeguarding committee looking at complaints, scrutiny and an ombudsman-type function) and there is no room for complacency.

Survivors deserve the highest quality of response and we still have much to do (and much to repent of).

I am a trustee of St John’s College with Cranmer Hall in Durham University, as well as serving as trustee on the St Nicholas Durham PCC, the Durham Diocesan Board of Finance, the Archbishops’ Council, and Safe Spaces England and Wales.

Faithful witness in many parts of the Diocese is under severe pressure.

My deepest desire is to see the Church of England flourish, especially in the Diocese of Durham, and in the making and sustaining of disciples of Jesus Christ.

I remain committed to seeking racial justice and to valuing the contribution of all, not least those who in good conscience differ from me in ethical and theological ways.

I remain committed to seeking racial justice and to valuing the contribution of all, not least those who in good conscience differ from me in ethical and theological ways.

Three major concerns remain for us as a Church and Diocese – safeguarding, sexuality, and finance (with the linked concerns over projected clergy numbers).

Looking ahead, the projections on clergy numbers are not good, given the age profile of our clergy and expected retirements without enough replacements coming in.

I have been on the Archbishops’ Council during difficult periods, particularly over safeguarding failures and the resignation of Archbishop Justin.

I have been on the Archbishops’ Council during difficult periods, particularly over safeguarding failures and the resignation of Archbishop Justin.

I have been on the Archbishops’ Council during difficult periods, particularly over safeguarding failures and the resignation of Archbishop Justin.

As a trustee of the Archbishops’ Council I have supported the mechanism to provide funds for survivors in urgent financial need (the Interim Support Scheme).

As a trustee of the Archbishops’ Council I have supported the mechanism to provide funds for survivors in urgent financial need (the Interim Support Scheme).

Three major concerns remain for us as a Church and Diocese – safeguarding, sexuality, and finance (with the linked concerns over projected clergy numbers).

On finance, we have to recognise the pressures on parishes and dioceses.

On finance, we have to recognise the pressures on parishes and dioceses.

This is a challenge to seeking new ordination candidates as well as developing lay ministers alongside.

I am a trustee of St John’s College with Cranmer Hall in Durham University, as well as serving as trustee on the St Nicholas Durham PCC, the Durham Diocesan Board of Finance, the Archbishops’ Council, and Safe Spaces England and Wales.

I am a trustee of St John’s College with Cranmer Hall in Durham University, as well as serving as trustee on the St Nicholas Durham PCC, the Durham Diocesan Board of Finance, the Archbishops’ Council, and Safe Spaces England and Wales.

I am a trustee of St John’s College with Cranmer Hall in Durham University, as well as serving as trustee on the St Nicholas Durham PCC, the Durham Diocesan Board of Finance, the Archbishops’ Council, and Safe Spaces England and Wales.

I am a trustee of St John’s College with Cranmer Hall in Durham University, as well as serving as trustee on the St Nicholas Durham PCC, the Durham Diocesan Board of Finance, the Archbishops’ Council, and Safe Spaces England and Wales.

I am a trustee of St John’s College with Cranmer Hall in Durham University, as well as serving as trustee on the St Nicholas Durham PCC, the Durham Diocesan Board of Finance, the Archbishops’ Council, and Safe Spaces England and Wales.

I remain fully committed to supporting ordained and lay ministry at every level in the Church and have much valued working alongside Archbishop Sarah over a number of years.

It must also navigate profound questions concerning human sexuality and relationships, the authority and interpretation I of Scripture, and our identity and unity within the worldwide Anglican Communion.

It must also navigate profound questions concerning human sexuality and relationships, the authority and interpretation I of Scripture, and our identity and unity within the worldwide Anglican Communion.

SAFEGUARDING & HEALTHY CHURCH CULTURE Using the Church's people and

The Church faces significant missional, theological and organisational challenges: declining participation and engagement with younger generations; safeguarding and rebuilding trust: racial justice; changing patterns of ministry and stewardship of resources.

If elected, I would bring leadership and governance experience, strategic thinking, professional HR expertise, commitment to racial justice and safeguarding, more than a decade of licensed lay ministry, independence of thought and a willingness to engage constructively with difficult issues.

I want to see a Church of England that is faithful to Christ, confident in the Gospel and outward-looking.

MISSION & DISCIPLESHIP LAY VOCATION &

MISSION & DISCIPLESHIP LAY VOCATION &

and making disciples central.

RACIAL JUSTICE, DIVERSITY & BELONGING encounter Christ and grow as disciples.

The Church faces significant missional, theological and organisational challenges: declining participation and engagement with younger generations; safeguarding and rebuilding trust: racial justice; changing patterns of ministry and stewardship of resources.

We must listen carefully, speak truthfully, engage prayerfully with Scripture and evidence, ask difficult questions and disagree respectfully without losing sight of our shared identity and mission in Christ.

“My hope is for a Church that is increasingly Christ-centred, prayerful, courageous and outward-facing; that takes Scripture seriously, welcomes people generously, safeguards diligently and equips people to become disciples; and where different generations, cultures and backgrounds genuinely belong.”

October 2015, I serve on the Parish PCC, St Cuthbert's roug' u te doo BeOpIe of Committee and Parish Prayer Task Force. every ethnicity and background Across my professional career, voluntary leadership and should be able to participate, Christian ministry, I have sought to bring people together, 5 F navigate complex issues constructively, exercise sound contribute, lead and flour ish.

At the heart of my life is a personal relationship with God, sustained through prayer, occasional fasting and lifelong theological learning, reflection and questioning.

that instilled in me a profound reverence for the Word of God and an expectation of the Holy Spirit's active presence in life and worship.

Today, as an Anglican, Scripture and the historic Christian faith remain my foundation.

I believe the Church flourishes when it stands firmly on biblical truth, calls people to personal holiness, remains open to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit and embraces the rich diversity of the global Church.

Anglican worship, sacramental life and theological engagement have enriched that foundation.

My ministry has also included children’s and young people's groups, Alpha courses, parish prayer and governance, Unconscious Bias training for PCC members and involvement with the Chester Diocesan Racial Justice Unit.

It must also navigate profound questions concerning human sexuality and relationships, the authority and interpretation I of Scripture, and our identity and unity within the worldwide Anglican Communion.

I would approach these matters with biblical faithfulness, prayerful discernment and pastoral sensitivity.

I would approach these matters with biblical faithfulness, prayerful discernment and pastoral sensitivity.

We must listen carefully, speak truthfully, engage prayerfully with Scripture and evidence, ask difficult questions and disagree respectfully without losing sight of our shared identity and mission in Christ.

“My hope is for a Church that is increasingly Christ-centred, prayerful, courageous and outward-facing; that takes Scripture seriously, welcomes people generously, safeguards diligently and equips people to become disciples; and where different generations, cultures and backgrounds genuinely belong.”

That history has shaped my commitment to racial justice and my conviction that belonging must mean more than being welcomed through the door: people of every ethnicity and background should be able to participate, contribute, lead and flourish.

That history has shaped my commitment to racial justice and my conviction that belonging must mean more than being welcomed through the door: people of every ethnicity and background should be able to participate, contribute, lead and flourish.

For me, racial justice is not simply an equality agenda: it is part of what it means to be the Body of Christ.

For me, racial justice is not simply an equality agenda: it is part of what it means to be the Body of Christ.

For me, racial justice is not simply an equality agenda: it is part of what it means to be the Body of Christ.

My ministry has also included children’s and young people's groups, Alpha courses, parish prayer and governance, Unconscious Bias training for PCC members and involvement with the Chester Diocesan Racial Justice Unit.

My ministry has also included children’s and young people's groups, Alpha courses, parish prayer and governance, Unconscious Bias training for PCC members and involvement with the Chester Diocesan Racial Justice Unit.

Advising senior leaders and handling complex organisational and people matters developed experience in strategic thinking, governance, organisational change, constructive challenge, equality and inclusion, and navigating differing perspectives with fairness and integrity.

RACIAL JUSTICE, DIVERSITY & BELONGING encounter Christ and grow as disciples.

RACIAL JUSTICE, DIVERSITY & BELONGING encounter Christ and grow as disciples.

The Church faces significant missional, theological and organisational challenges: declining participation and engagement with younger generations; safeguarding and rebuilding trust: racial justice; changing patterns of ministry and stewardship of resources.

The Church faces significant missional, theological and organisational challenges: declining participation and engagement with younger generations; safeguarding and rebuilding trust: racial justice; changing patterns of ministry and stewardship of resources.

If elected, I would bring leadership and governance experience, strategic thinking, professional HR expertise, commitment to racial justice and safeguarding, more than a decade of licensed lay ministry, independence of thought and a willingness to engage constructively with difficult issues.

If elected, I would bring leadership and governance experience, strategic thinking, professional HR expertise, commitment to racial justice and safeguarding, more than a decade of licensed lay ministry, independence of thought and a willingness to engage constructively with difficult issues.

Nominated by: Ruth Ormiston “Do Justice, love kindness, Pastoral Worker, St Cuthbert’s Church, Cheadle :

Before semi-retirement, I had a substantial career in Human Resources, latterly as a senior HR professional and consultant working primarily with churches and faith-based charities.

October 2015, I serve on the Parish PCC, St Cuthbert's roug' u te doo BeOpIe of Committee and Parish Prayer Task Force. every ethnicity and background Across my professional career, voluntary leadership and should be able to participate, Christian ministry, I have sought to bring people together, 5 F navigate complex issues constructively, exercise sound contribute, lead and flour ish.

My ministry has also included children’s and young people's groups, Alpha courses, parish prayer and governance, Unconscious Bias training for PCC members and involvement with the Chester Diocesan Racial Justice Unit.

[also serve as Chair of Can-Survive UK, a cancer-support charity working particularly with culturally diverse communities, bringing further experience of governance, leadership, accountability and partnership working.

STEWARDSHIP

Promoting safety, accountability and integrity. ree ey and strategically

The Church faces significant missional, theological and organisational challenges: declining participation and engagement with younger generations; safeguarding and rebuilding trust: racial justice; changing patterns of ministry and stewardship of resources.

Operations Manager, $t Mary's Church, Cheadle Parish PCC Micah 6:8

My Christian journey began in the Church of God of Prophecy, a vibrant Pentecostal denomination

It must also navigate profound questions concerning human sexuality and relationships, the authority and interpretation I of Scripture, and our identity and unity within the worldwide Anglican Communion.

I was born in the UK to Jamaican parents who came to England as young people during the Windrush era and went on to serve as ministers.

My ministry has also included children’s and young people's groups, Alpha courses, parish prayer and governance, Unconscious Bias training for PCC members and involvement with the Chester Diocesan Racial Justice Unit.

Releasing lay gifts and enabling children and young people to

I believe Christ’s prayer in John 17 is a first order call to unity - for the glory of God and for the mission and witness of the whole Church to our communities.

I believe Christ’s prayer in John 17 is a first order call to unity - for the glory of God and for the mission and witness of the whole Church to our communities.

I have served and rejoiced in Parishes from the Anglo-Catholic to the Evangelical, and from the Central to the Charismatic (my own tradition).

I believe Christ’s prayer in John 17 is a first order call to unity - for the glory of God and for the mission and witness of the whole Church to our communities.

and as a family we have experienced the challenges of neurodiversity and seasons of poor physical and mental health.

and as a family we have experienced the challenges of neurodiversity and seasons of poor physical and mental health.

I am a Vocations Explorer and have supported several Curates through training, working across the traditions.

I was Ordained in Chester in 2007 after a career in Industry and Local Government, working in Finance and Management.

I am a Vocations Explorer and have supported several Curates through training, working across the traditions.

I’m involved in the Feeding Britain movement set up by Frank Field MP and support a community regeneration programme focusing on young people and families.

at all levels and roles within the Church, regardless of disability, ethnicity, economic power, sex, gender identity, learning ability, mental health, neurodiversity or sexuality.

at all levels and roles within the Church, regardless of disability, ethnicity, economic power, sex, gender identity, learning ability, mental health, neurodiversity or sexuality.

• Safeguarding & Integrity: Robust, fit-for-purpose safeguarding

Served on Safeguarding & Clergy Discipline Measure

• Resourcing Parishes: The parish is at the heart of our mission and

remains a vital Gospel imperative that must be embedded and continually strengthened across all contexts.

• Committed to Youth & Global Mission: Co-leader &