The Bishop of Portsmouth has announced the appointment of the Rev Steve Daughtery as the new Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight.
Steve is currently vicar of Holy Trinity Church in Bembridge. He will remain in that parish post on a half-time basis, alongside serving the archdeaconry and diocese.
Rev Daughtery will work closely with Bishop Jonathan Frost, members of the bishop’s staff team and the parishes and communities of the Island and will hold day-to-day responsibility for the clergy and parishes of the Isle of Wight, as the most senior priest on the Island.
Steve, 61, is married to Amanda and they have 5 grown-up children scattered across the South Coast. He has a passion for good organisation, helping people develop their relationship with Jesus, missional outreach, and making church attractive for all generations.
In his previous role, before coming to the Island, he was rector of Trinity Church in Lewes for 18 years. He has been in ordained Anglican ministry for 31 years, but also spent many happy years preaching and leading in free churches. Before he was ordained he worked as Director of Global Information Technology in an investment bank in the City of London.
He will be licensed for his new role during a service in Portsmouth Cathedral on 22nd January 2023. He will continue to be area dean for the Isle of Wight until another appointment can be made.
Speaking about his forthcoming appointment, Rev Daughtery has said:
“I am looking forward to being part of a collaborative new team committed to the transformation of church and culture, whilst I retain my roots as a vicar in the joys and challenges of parish-based ministry.
Article continues below this advertisement “I am grateful to be part of a diocese that wants to enable the mission and ministry of its people, and to enable its parishes to be responsive and energising in faith. Alongside the bishop and colleagues on bishop’s staff, I long to see people of all ages coming to the Christian faith, through life-transforming encounters with Jesus.”
The Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev Jonathan Frost, has said:
“I’m delighted God has called Steve to lead our parishes on the Isle of Wight into their next chapter. He has the faith, humility and drive to make a significant difference in the life of the Church, and his experience and skills will contribute to the life of the whole diocese as we live, pray and serve the Kingdom of God.”
What is this ‘transforming’ ( ie. meddling). Just follow the religion, the organisation was done a long time ago by wise men.
Religion – a system of oppression, designed to keep the masses occupied with rules, regulations and fear of punishment, whilst the rest of us, enrich ourselves emotionally, financially and materialistically