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Such governance requires a missional orientation with deep and wide biblical and theological apprehension that spans the traditions and churchmanship we cherish, rather than the adversarial, partisan, or ideological way we risk having become accustomed to.
Each of these requires a prayerful, biblical, and carefully considered response if the Church of England is to bear faithful witness to the living Lord Jesus in a messy and hurting world.
I have an orthodox biblical understanding of gender and sexuality.
Tutor in Biblical Studies and Academic Dean,
I stand for Synod with an academic background in biblical studies and extensive experience in parish and vocational work, and as a Tutor at the College of the Resurrection, Mirfield, dedicated to its commitment as a theological and spiritual resource in the Northern Province.
A robust theological background, with a BA and MA in theology, and PhD in Biblical studies, with academic publishing in biblical studies, liturgy and missiology.
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.
I would approach these matters with biblical faithfulness, prayerful discernment and pastoral sensitivity.
central tradition of the Church of England, committed to creedal, biblical Christianity.
I support the church’s current affirmation of the biblical pattern of chastity and marriage; I have been involved with the development of the Alliance; my background is in involvement with CPAS, Renew and Church Society.
If I were a biblical character, it would probably be a mash-up of Elijah, Jonah, Peter and Mary.
I also run courses for new believers; and continue to help coordinate biblical and theological teaching at all levels in the parish.
Ultimately, I believe Synod needs to discover a renewed confidence in the biblical gospel, trusting that with God “nothing is impossible”.
I will continue to make our Bishops remember their commitments solemnly given at their consecration - that there is only ONE CHURCH, ONE FAITH and ONE LORD embracing the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion with Biblical Teaching placed at the heart of it all.
Our task is to reconcile the basic human right to be treated equally with the biblical and historic teaching of the church on marriage being the union of one man and one woman for life.
This includes thoughtful and biblical engagement with the issues facing both the church and wider society, including ethics, education, safeguarding, social concerns, and significant national and international developments.
I want to support its mission by encouraging biblical faithfulness, clarity in the gospel, strong local church witness, and confident proclamation of the Word of God.
If elected, I’d join those who seek to follow the Church of England’s orthodox biblical witness because God’s way is always going to be best for us.
It's also encouraging to see biblical principles for human flourishing being more confidently expressed in the wider media though often this is from other Christian groups.
A Fellow of Harris Manchester College and an associate member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion in the University of Oxford, I continue to publish in the areas of biblical studies and historical theology.
If elected, I will approach debates with an open mind, listen to various points of view, whilst seeking to prayerfully form my own view based on biblical principles.
Sometimes the Church of England has not been confident in our biblical doctrines, historic liturgies, ancient roots or parish system.
The driving force behind this should be the combination of Biblical understanding together with the active presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of all within our churches so that we can be both compassionate and effective in reaching out to those around us.
This has come from my settled understanding that they do not have a biblical mandate and because of the major division that their use would cause within the Church of England and the wider Anglican Communion.
The Kingdom of God not only transforms the lives of individuals but whole communities; this perspective is deeply biblical and Anglican!
During my shared episcopal leadership in Wellington, NZ, we had a clear intentional focus on reshaping the priorities of our church to better reflect the biblical priority towards the ‘last, the lost and the least’.
I grew up in an evangelical church and for many years held the conviction that I could not support same-sex marriage, believing it to be against biblical teaching.
As a young adult I was attracted to more evangelical churches with an emphasis on biblical teaching, an active faith and lively informal worship styles.
I hold to orthodox and traditional Biblical teaching in this area and want the church to maintain and uphold its existing doctrine of marriage.
e AChurch that is pastorally courageous Whether addressing safeguarding, inclusion, vocations, or the future of our parish system, I believe we must act with integrity, transparency, accountability, and compassion whilst being rooted and grounded in orthodox and traditional Biblical teaching.
Marriage and sexual ethics Although the LLF process has officially been brought to a close, the recent King Private Members Motion brought to General Synod indicates that the debates around a biblical understanding of human sexuality will continue into the next Synod.
I feel called to stand for election to General Synod with the same vision that I have for ministry in the Church of England: that is for a renewal of biblical faith and faithfulness.
For many years, I have committed time and energy to helping men and women grow in biblical understanding and deepen their theological foundations.
Developing biblical literacy and strengthening doctrinal foundations inspires Christians in their personal faith and commitment to Jesus.
We need people in their local churches to be involved in these structures - willing to serve and help the church be fruitful and faithful to biblical truth, so it can continue to change hearts and lives.
Biblical Sexuality.
We have been blessed with a rich Christian heritage that has provided us, as a nation, with a solid, Biblical framework.
Part of this priority should be the raising of Biblical literacy among children and young adults.
Upholding Biblical truth on life, death, sex and marriage I will continue to support the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, and I welcome the Church of England’s clear opposition to assisted dying.
How I have contributed to during the last Synod term Last term my aim was to represent the Diocese of Oxford with faithful service and biblical conviction.
Because: As a member of the Church of England throughout my life, I long to see it flourish in its mission to advance God’s kingdom and would therefore commit to engaging constructively in helping it address its significant current challenges; My God-given interests and gifts, honed over my working lifetime, enable me to present myself as well-suited to a governance and oversight role such as this; Through serving over the years in a rich variety of ways (in my local parish, the Deanery and the Diocese), I have had the opportunity to build up a wide understanding of the Church and its needs; and As a Licensed Lay Minister (Reader), I have the privilege of being well-trained to bring a biblical, theological perspective to discussions and decisions.
Living In Love and Faith : I hold an Orthodox biblical view on marriage as a sacred union between a man and a woman, whilst acknowledging that church must be inclusive and welcoming to all.
In summary, I take a traditional biblical view on doctrine, and a best practice view on practical matters.
Unless we radically and effectively prioritise the engagement of young people with the full biblical gospel, the Church of England will largely cease to exist in the next few decades.
Promoting, defending and sustaining God’s gift of marriage is a biblical, evangelistic and social justice imperative.
In short, if you want someone who is passionate to make disciples of all ages, longs to see parishes renewed and strengthened as the missional centre of the Church of England and who loves our church’s reformed, biblical doctrine, vote for me!
It should reaffirm its traditional, biblical teaching on marriage and human identity, asserting that marriage is strictly between one man and one woman.
• I believe that decisions made at Synod should reflect the biblical, historical
At St James Lockleaze, addicts would worship alongside former MP’s, guests to our food bank would find a place to belong and a community who would champion them, and my understanding of ‘church family’ would constantly be stretched to something far more biblical.
I read theology, philosophy, and Biblical studies.
While there I served as a Co-President of Just Love Cambridge, a student society seeking to equip and release Christian students into the biblical call to justice.
These are essential characteristics at this time when the Church needs to respond to changes in society whilst staying grounded in God’s Biblical truths.
I also planned and led, solo, four Pilgrimages in Israel and in the Biblical heartland of Judeo-Samaria, on routes rarely covered by regular tours.
In 2005, I began to study Biblical Hebrew, with a local Messianic Rabbi.
• to encourage the Church to follow the Biblical injunction to honour the Jewish people as the root of our
At the same time, we need to be like Jesus: full of grace and truth, upholding Biblical norms while loving and accepting people whose lifestyles are far removed from the demanding ethics which He taught and practised.
The Church as a place of hope and restoration My work in the NHS and the Church has affirmed my understanding of the overarching biblical story: humanity is part of a creation that is both good and fallen.
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I love learning foreign languages, going for walks on the South Downs with my dog and gardening. ● I worked in Human Resources in a global Investment Bank for almost 20 years - my last role was Managing Director, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion. ● I completed a 2-year Psychodynamic Counselling Skills course with the Westminster Pastoral Foundation and more recently an Anna Chaplaincy course. ● I am a volunteer befriender with “Linking Lives” - a Christian organisation seeking to reduce loneliness. ● I am a member of Together for the Church of England. ● I am co-chair of the Sabeel Kairos Church of England group. ● I am currently studying ‘Biblical Studies' at St Augustine’s College of Theology.
Gender and Sexuality: throughout the extended debates on these issues I have consistently voted for what is often referred to as the traditional/ biblical/ orthodox position.
Wherever there is an opportunity, I will also always vote in favour of the traditional/ biblical/ orthodox position on the doctrine of grace - that nothing about anyone’s gender or sexuality changes God’s love for them… so it shouldn’t change the church’s either.
I have spent time reflecting on the relevant biblical material, and I am, as of now, committed to the current teaching of the church, that marriage is a long-term faithful relationship between a man and a woman.
To stand boldly for Biblical truth, however counter-cultural that may be.
There is no biblical justification for this.
4. Engaging Debates with Grace: On complex and dividing issues (such as sex and relationships), I am committed to engaging with deep respect and biblical integrity - listening graciously to all perspectives while upholding the authority of Scripture as our shared foundation.
In 2014 I completed my MPhil in the area of Biblical Studies.
A biblical church may only bless, with the authority of the bible, what the bible blesses. – The nation we serve.
Principal of Lindisfarne College of Theology; Tutor in Old Testament and Biblical Studies and Associate Priest at St Catherine's, New Brancepeth says, ‘Donna has a zest for life, genuine love for God and people, and is willing to try anything.
e w Having come to faith at four years old, I agree with the Biblical mandate to bring more children and young people to faith and into the life of the church.
It has been substituted by a therapeutic language of wellbeing, flourishing and journey, on the one hand, which sounds kind and commits us to nothing, and, on the other, a sloganeering biblical literalism, which sounds certain and thinks rather less.
As a surgeon, I have always appreciated the biblical illustration of the church as the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27), understanding that in order for the (church’s) body to be healthy, everyone needs to play their part under the Lordship of Christ.
All Nations Christian College - Biblical, Missiological & Cross-Cultural Studies SEN Secondary School Learning Support Teacher/Executive Function Coach
I then worked at HTB before going to All Nations Christian College to study Biblical, Missiological & Cross-Cultural Studies.
Biblical Sexuality.
Having been both a lawyer and a Bible student, I approach all issues, facing the Church today, from a Biblical perspective, clinically, and without any personal bias.
I saw my calling on Synod as being a voice for unity, deliberately helping to bring together people of different opinions, particularly on divisive subjects, and giving a challenge to remember the Biblical call to walk in love as well as truth, with the consequent commitment to ongoing fellowship and unity.
I want to see a Church that is focused on Jesus, able to stand in Unity, without compromising on Biblical Teaching.
I enjoy worship in all its forms, from sung Evensong to services with a full band — as long as there’s a clear, focused, biblical sermon or talk at its heart.
Interregnums cause untold amounts of stress, division and uncertainty for PCCs, and to use a biblical metaphor, sheep who are left shepherd-less are prone to wandering off.
Open book - keeping biblical priorities at the forefront of my policies and voting
I believe in the biblical view of the sanctity of life from conception to departing this life, which is my guiding principle in medical ethics.
I believe that with faithful biblical teaching of the bible in truth and love the Church will flourish and grow in our land because of the biblical principles that are being taught.
I hold a BA in Philosophy, an MSc in Information Systems, and an MTh in Biblical Practice.
Where biblical truth has become obscured, we can recover it.
There is also a biblical dimension.
• disagrees respectfully without surrendering biblical conviction
© Continues to steward the historic, biblical faith handed down to us, while engaging honestly and pastorally with the questions our culture is putting to the church today especially as we witness a resurging curiosity for faith among children, young people and wider society.
The decline of Christian norms, the increasing lack of biblical literacy, and the rapidly evolving technological context of our lives leaves the Church navigating new waters.
It is vital that the highest safeguarding standards are focused through a biblical understanding of the church and work in practice in and for all our churches.
On sexuality my understanding of the biblical themes and the church’s teachings since Pentecost leads me to hold a ‘traditional’ view.
As Synod navigates ongoing discussions around sexuality and other significant issues, I am committed to listening and sharing with graciousness, integrity, and seeking biblical guidance.
Academic Research: During my curacy, I completed a Doctorate in church planting and the biblical vision for Christian unity—a topic near to my heart as we navigate division across our national Church.
I will vote prayerfully and conscientiously on every motion—evaluating decisions not by factional pressure, but by their practical, missional impact on frontline parishes and clergy wellbeing, while upholding biblical faith and the unity of the church.
I uphold the biblical and historic Christian understanding of marriage and I will seek to defend it.
And so I believe in the full welcome of LGBT+ people in the Church and am ‘pro’ same-sex marriage, which I believe to be consonant with the biblical narrative.
I long for the Church to speak out to our nation with conviction, courage and clear Biblical Truth.
This builds on my studies in the biblical wisdom literature.
The Church of England is a broad church, a Biblical church, and a Sacramental church and is in a unique position to proclaim the Gospel.
I am happy to carve out time to serve this charity as it trains, resources and advises parents, volunteer workers, churches and full-time church workers, in biblical ministry, to raise the next generation to know Christ.
I’d like Synod to take steps to improve the quality of theological and biblical education for lay people, ordinands in training, and clergy.
1974Came to a living faith in the Royal Navy at 21 1999-2009Called out of the Navy to lead Christian Vision for Men for 10 years 2004-2006Diploma in Biblical Theology at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford 2010-2014Five years leading the ministry at the
I would describe myself as someone who values the historic, biblical foundations of our faith, and I am committed to engaging respectfully, clearly, and constructively with the whole breadth of the Church.
In my position, I will defend the Church’s biblical and traditional understanding of marriage, the sanctity of life and the importance of family as God’s gift to us all.
I am orthodox in my biblical beliefs, evangelical and charismatic in my approach and get excited when I see the power of God change people’s lives.
As a lay representative, I would seek to contribute thoughtfully and prayerfully to debates, listening carefully to different perspectives while remaining grounded in biblical faith.
Good leadership is important in a healthy Christian community as well as clear biblical teaching can make a difference to a community.
If you would like to strengthen the biblical voice in General Synod, please consider giving me your first preference vote.
My own position is to uphold the Church’s received biblical teaching that marriage is the lifelong union of one man and one woman, and I will represent that view with theological clarity and integrity as the debate continues.
Hugh consistently reflects on issues relating to faith, community and national/international affairs based on his solid faith and deep biblical understanding.
While I hold to traditional Biblical teaching, I also recognise the profound beliefs of those with different views to mine.
Biblical Literacy: I feel very strongly about the importance of proper biblical scholarship and theological education for all Christians, lay and ordained, but most especially those entrusted with the souls of their parishioners.
As a Hebrew Biblical scholar, I have worked locally in my own parishes to increase biblical literacy in churches and school, and have encouraged our parishioners to engage with ‘tricky bits' bible studies, looking at parts of scripture that the lectionary omits.