Revd Canon Dr Roger Matthews

Revd Canon Dr Roger MatthewsDean of Mission and Ministry Diocese of Chelmsford Roger’s ordained ministry has all been based in the Diocese of Chelmsford. Following two parish posts he was appointed Diocesan Mission Officer in 1996, Director for Mission and Ministry in 2001 and became Dean of Mission and Ministry in 2012. He is a member of the Bishop’s Senior Staff team and carries particular responsibility for ministry strategy as well as leading the central mission, training and DDO team. He coordinates the diocese’s world-wide companion links and encourages international learning and partnership. He is a member of the Church of England’s Continuing Ministerial Development Panel. Leadership development has been a major focus of Roger’s work and other ministry interests include spirituality, art, healing and pilgrimage.

Following two parish posts he was appointed Diocesan Mission Officer in 1996, Director for Mission and Ministry in 2001 and became Dean of Mission and Ministry in 2012. He is a member of the Bishop’s Senior Staff team and carries particular responsibility for ministry strategy. He is a member of the Church of England’s Continuing Ministerial Development Panel. Leadership development has been a major focus of Roger’s work.

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