I used to run a saddlery and shoe making/repairing business In Tiptree Essex before becoming a minister in the United Reformed Church. I have since had pastorates in Ipswich in Suffolk and Sawston & Little Abingdon in Cambrideshire before my current role which is focused on mission and community ministry as well as training of ministers and lay people. I am enthused by new ways of being church and involved in Fresh Expressions and Pioneer ministries as well as working with our Synod's local churches to resource them for the task of mission in the 21C,My wife Catherine is also a URC minister iand her pastorate is St Ives & Fenstanton in Cambrideshire. Away from work I am a lover of most sport and play Tennis, Badminton, Golf and cricket. Also a season ticket holder at Colchester United, my home team.