As biblical orthodoxy puts it, you cannot serve both God and mammon. Twenty-five years ago, having chosen to serve God and study theology, Justin Welby gave up an 11-year finance career that had seen him rise to the ranks of group treasurer with a major U.K. company, Enterprise Oil. Ordained as a priest in 1992, he was appointed Bishop of Durham just last year.
He is now the current front-runner to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury: the most senior cleric in the Church of England….
Having been in finance and accounting for close to 30 years I can tell you that I was dangerous at year 11. I don’t know about this man, but an eleven year career is the field is really just getting started. I understand “being called” but I also know a “job hopper” when I see one.
In a phrase, I’m suspicious. I trust that this man is being vetted very carefully.
Charlie,
As I understood it, it was at least in part the loss of a baby daughter in a car crash that led +Justin and his wife to reassess their priorities.
Amen…….and I admire the bishop and his wife for their decision in seeking to do what was……and still is……the right thing to do. He would have my vote if I were in a position to make the choice.