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Bob Beak

1925 – 2018

Anglican bishop

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About Bob Beak

Lived 1925 – 2018 (aged 92–93). Bob Beak was a British.

Robert Michael Cawthorn Beak OBE (1925 – 13 January 2018) was an Anglican bishop.

Beak trained at the London Bible College, was ordained deacon in 1953 and priest in 1954, serving his Title (curacy) at St John's Church, Tunbridge Wells, 1953–1955. Associated with the Bible Churchmen's Missionary Society 1955–1956 and 1984–1989, he spent 1956–1969 and 1984–1989 in Kenya. Between these stints, he was a parish priest in Devon. (and of Marwood, Devon from 1979), being also rural dean of Barnstaple (1977–1981) and a prebendary of Exeter Cathedral (1982–1984). in the Diocese of Mount Kenya East, Church of the Province of Kenya, where he remained until 1989. He brought development to Marsabit by planted churches and trained evangelists. Through Crosslinks, he oversaw feeding programmes and helped the Government distribute. For his work during the famine and in Kenya, he was later awarded the OBE.

He died on 13 January 2018 at the age of 92.

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Important facts

Born
1925
Birth century
Education
London School of Theology, London Bible College
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Robert Michael Cawthorn Beak OBE, Robert Michael Cawthorn Beak

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob Beak?

Anglican bishop (1925–2018)

When was Bob Beak born?

Bob Beak was born in 1925.

When did Bob Beak die?

Bob Beak died on 13 January 2018.

What nationality was Bob Beak?

Bob Beak was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Beak

· Wikidata: Q26698880

· DBpedia: Bob Beak

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