New Readers with Bishop John
In an Anglican understanding of the Church the Bishop is the key figure in the diocese and he shares his ministry with other clergy and with the whole people of God. In particular, he shares his episcopal responsibility with the Dean, the suffragan bishop and three archdeacons, meeting with others as the Bishop’s Staff.The everyday work of the Church in the Diocese is undertaken by some 20,000 people on parish church electoral rolls, supported by stipendiary clergy, self-supporting clergy, Readers, Pastoral Assistants, Shared Ministry Development Teams, Youth Workers and others. The rich variety of ministry going on in the parishes of the diocese can increasingly be accessed through their own websites.
Providing specialist expertise to support this work are a number of advisers attached to the Boards and Committees of the diocese – in particular the Boards of Mission, Ministries and Training, and Education. Central administrative support is provided by the Diocesan Office, led by the Diocesan Secretary.
This part of the website will give you information on all these people, the work they do, the part they play, and the way they relate to each other and to the Bishop.
play, and the way they relate to each other and to the Bishop.
