Christopher David Goldsmith is a British Anglican bishop who has been the Church of England's national Director of Ministry since 2019.
11 Facts About Chris Goldsmith
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Chris Goldsmith studied biochemistry at the University of York, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976 and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1979.
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For 25 years, Goldsmith worked in the oil and gas industry.
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Chris Goldsmith worked for Shell International in Kent, Essex, Amsterdam and London.
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Chris Goldsmith began his career as a research scientist before moving into human resources and management roles.
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Chris Goldsmith began his ministry in the Church of England when he was made a reader in 1984.
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Chris Goldsmith completed his training for ordained ministry with the North Thames Ministerial Training Course, studying part-time between 1997 and 2000.
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Chris Goldsmith was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 2000 and as a priest in 2001.
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Chris Goldsmith served his curacy at Pitsea with Nevendon, in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
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In June 2019, it was announced that Chris Goldsmith is to resign his See to become the Church of England's national Director of Ministry in September 2019.
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Chris Goldsmith is married to Ellen who is an ordained priest.