Archdeaconries
The Archdeacon of Derby
Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 April 2010 15:58
The Venerable Dr Christopher Cunliffe
Christopher Cunliffe became Archdeacon of Derby in 2006.
Christopher began his ordained ministry in the Diocese of Derby when he was Assistant Curate at St Mary and All Saints Church in Chesterfield (the famous Crooked Spire) from 1983-1985. He worked alongside his wife, Helen, who was also a curate at the church in one of the first job-share arrangements in the Church of England.
In 1985 he became Chaplain and Research Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford, until 1989, when he became Chaplain of the City University and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. In 1991 he took a post in the Church of England’s Advisory Board of Ministry, which involved co-ordinating vocation and selection conferences for people seeking ordination. From 1997-2003 he was Director of ministry in the Diocese of London, and from 2004-2006 Chaplain to the Bishop of Bradwell in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
Christopher and Helen, a former archdeacon, have two grown-up sons, Edward and Jacob. Christopher is a keen historian, with a doctorate in the subject and a continuing interest in research and writing. He also has an interest in African history and culture, and is Chair of MANNA (Mozambique and Angola Anglican Association). To relax, he enjoys reading fiction and poetry, listening to music, and watching sport.
Archdeaconries: Derby: Map
Last Updated on Monday, 12 April 2010 00:05
Archdeacon of Chesterfield
Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 April 2010 15:32
Christine Wilson was collated and installed as Archdeacon of Chesterfield in March 2010.
She began her Christian ministry as a youth leader in the diocese of Chichester. She was ordained in 1997 and served her title as curate of St Peter’s Henfield in Sussex.
In 2002 she became Team Vicar of St John the Baptist, Hove, where she was active in the leadership of a number of community development projects and was Chair of a thriving Community Centre, and in 2008 she was appointed Vicar of St Mary and St Laurence, Goring-by-Sea.
She has had a number of other responsibilities during her ministry in Chichester diocese. A particular area was in ministerial formation both as a training incumbent for newly ordained curates and in her role as a Vocations Consultant from 2002 - 2009. She was appointed an education selector for Bishops Advisory Panels for the national church in 2008. Christine is also a trained Spiritual Director.
She has had considerable experience of overseas partnerships through links with dioceses in West Africa and Kenya.
She is married to Alan who works as Head of Compliance for a Japanese Bank in London. In her leisure time she is a keen gardener and is establishing an organic vegetable garden at Baslow.
Archdeaconries Chesterfield: Map
Last Updated on Monday, 12 April 2010 00:05
