Chris Goldsmith
| The Right Reverend Chris Goldsmith | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of St Germans | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Truro |
| In office | 14 May 2013 |
| Predecessor | Roy Screech |
| Orders | |
| Ordination |
2000 (deacon) 2001 (priest) |
| Consecration |
14 May 2013 by Justin Welby |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Christopher David Goldsmith |
| Born | 1954 (age 61–62) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Ellen |
| Children | Two |
| Profession | Biochemist and clergyman |
| Education | Dartford Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of York |
Christopher David 'Chris' Goldsmith (born 1954) is a British Anglican bishop. Since 2013, he has been the Bishop of St Germans, the suffragan bishop of the Diocese of Truro, Church of England.[1]
Early life
Goldsmith was born in 1954.[2] He was educated at Dartford Grammar School, an all-boys state grammar school in Dartford, Kent.[2] He studied biochemistry at the University of York,[3] graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1976 and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in 1979.[4]
Career
Business career
For 25 years, Goldsmith worked in the oil and gas industry.[5] He worked for Shell International in Kent, Essex, Amsterdam and London. He began his career as a research scientist before moving into human resources and management roles.[6]
Religious career
Goldsmith began his ministry in the Church of England when he was made a reader in 1984.[6] He completed his training for ordained ministry with the North Thames Ministerial Training Course, studying part-time between 1997 and 2000.[7] This probably makes him the first bishop to be course-trained, rather than through a traditional theological college.[5]
Goldsmith was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 2000 and as a priest in 2001.[4] He served his curacy at Pitsea with Nevendon, in the Diocese of Chelmsford.[6] Pitsea is a deprived area of Essex and he found himself to be one of only a few professionals in the area.[5] Between 2004 and 2013, he served as vicar of Warley Christ Church and St Mary the Virgin, Great Warley.[6]
In March 2013, it was announced that he would succeed Roy Screech as the seventh Bishop of St Germans.[1] On 14 May 2013, he was consecrated bishop by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, during a service held at Southwark Cathedral. A service of welcome was held at Truro Cathedral on 19 May.[3] He has also served as the Diocesan Warden of Readers since 2013.[4]
Personal life
Goldsmith is married to Ellen who is also an ordained priest. Together they have two children.[3]
References
- 1 2 "New Bishop of St Germans announced". BBC News. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- 1 2 "ST GERMANS, Bishop Suffragan of,". Who's Who 2016. Oxford University Press. November 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- 1 2 3 "New Bishop of St Germans appointed". News. Diocese of Truro. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Christopher David Goldsmith". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 3 October 2016. (subscription required)
- 1 2 3 "Interview: the new Bishop of St Germans". Christian Today. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 "Diocese of Truro". News. gov.uk. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ↑ "New Bishop of St Germans". Anglican Comunion News Service. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2014.