Gordon Kennedy

Gordon Kennedy (b. 15 September 1963) is a minister of the Church of Scotland, who became Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 15 May 2026.

Early life and education

Kennedy was born in England on 15 September 1963 to David and Grace Kennedy (nee. Jewell). He was raised in Glasgow, where he attended Crookston Castle Secondary School from 1975-80. This was followed by twelve years serving at Portpatrick Parish Church linked with St Ninian's Parish Church in Stranraer, Wigtownshire (from 2000 to 2012). His current ministry is at Craiglockhart Church in Edinburgh.

He serves an honorary chaplain at Napier University. He has been the chair of the Evangelical Alliance Scotland board. He has also served as the chairperson of Forward Together, an evangelical network within the Church of Scotland.

In October 2025 he was nominated to succeed Right Rev Rosemary Frew as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in May 2026. Together, the couple have two adult sons, John and Andrew - the latter is married to Bonnie.