In recent years our congregations in Bowdon have earned a reputation for raising, equipping and sending out leaders to other churches. This reflects the overall mission of the Church of England to revitalise and reform the Anglican Church.
We are delighted to report that our very own Ambi Naylor has been recommended by a Bishop’s Advisory Panel to train to be a priest. Whilst going through the selection process for ordination she also completed a master’s degree at Nazarene Theological College, which she passed with distinction. She is now training at Cranmer Hall, Durham University, where she hopes to do a PhD.
Fret not! Ambi will remain a familiar face in our congregations as we are her base for practical experience as well as her sending church. Ambi tells us: “I have had a fantastic time being part of the leadership team in Bowdon. St Mary’s and St Luke’s are inspirational communities of faith that show just how relevant the church is to 21st century life. I’m delighted to be able to continue here in a new way, as an ordinand and future church leader.” We wish Ambi all the best.
Kirsten Wood, Parish Development