22 Facts About Tim Dakin

Timothy John Dakin was born on 6 February 1958 and is a British retired Anglican bishop.

Tim Dakin was the general secretary of the Church Mission Society and the South American Missionary Society prior to his consecration.

Tim Dakin was appointed as Bishop of Winchester in 2011 and, as such, became an ex officio member of the House of Lords.

In May 2021, Dakin "stepped back" as diocesan bishop, in response to the threat of a motion of no confidence in his leadership in the diocesan synod, and Debbie Sellin, Bishop of Southampton, became the acting Bishop of Winchester.

In July 2021, Tim Dakin announced his retirement as bishop with effect from February 2022.

Tim Dakin was born in Kongwa, Tanganyika, where his parents were church missionaries working in Tanzania and Kenya.

Tim Dakin studied theology and philosophy at the University College of St Mark and St John in Plymouth, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986.

Tim Dakin then studied at King's College London, graduating with a Master of Theology degree in 1987.

Tim Dakin took up his appointment as general secretary of the Church Mission Society in 2000.

Tim Dakin was appointed honorary canon theologian at Coventry Cathedral in 2001.

In May 2013, Tim Dakin was additionally appointed the Bishop for Higher and Further Education, a national spokesperson role.

Tim Dakin held ex officio the position of prelate of the Order of the Garter.

In 2013, Tim Dakin commissioned a report into alleged abuse by Channel Islands clergy, which found that there should be no disciplinary action against anyone.

The new arrangement is for both the Jersey and Guernsey deaneries, as relations with Tim Dakin had broken down across all the Channel Islands.

On 20 May 2021 it was reported that Tim Dakin had "stepped back" as diocesan bishop for six weeks, in light of the threat of a diocesan synod motion of no confidence in his leadership.

Tim Dakin stated that he would be "handing over his responsibilities to others" until his retirement formally took effect.

On 29 January 2022, at Evensong in Winchester Cathedral, Tim Dakin laid down his pastoral staff in preparation for his formal retirement on 6 February 2022, his 64th birthday.

Tim Dakin is a co-opted member of the board of governors at Plymouth Marjon University, his alma mater, formerly known as the University of St Mark and St John.

Tim Dakin was a committee member of the Evangelical Group of the General Synod of the Church of England.

Tim Dakin has been described as having a "conservative theology".

Tim Dakin is married to the Reverend Sally Tim Dakin and they have two children.

Tim Dakin held a diocesan appointment as the Bishop's Adviser on Spirituality.