The Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies, has announced he has chosen the Rev Michael Stead to be the next Bishop of South Sydney.
He will replace Bishop Robert Forsyth, who retires in December after 15 years in the position.
Dr Stead holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of New South Wales, is an honours graduate of Moore College with a Bachelor of Divinity and a Diploma of Ministry, and was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy by the University of Gloucestershire in 2007. He is a part-time lecturer in Old Testament at Moore Theological College.
Has done very solid work in OT. In Zechariah. Published monograph and also essays. My students have benefitted from his work.
Amazing. Can one imagine for a moment a Bishop with a PhD, teaching in the area of OT, becoming a Bishop in TEC?
Almost by definition he’d be ruled out. Good for Australia and for him.