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Graham Cray

b. 1947

Archbishops' Missioner and Team Leader of Fresh Expressions; Bishop of Maidstone; British Anglican bishop

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About Graham Cray

Born 1947. Graham Cray is an anglican priest, theologian and bishop.

Graham Alan Cray (born 21 April 1947) is a retired British Anglican bishop. He was the Bishop of Maidstone in the Diocese of Canterbury from 2001 to 2009, and was the Archbishops' Missioner and Team Leader of Fresh Expressions from 2009 to 2014.

Early life and education Cray grew up without his mother Doris, who killed herself when he was 8 years old. Cray was educated (gaining a Bachelor of Arts), at Leeds University and St John's College, Nottingham.

Ordained ministry He began his ministry as a curate at St Mark's Church, Gillingham. Cray later spent 14 years at St Michael-le-Belfrey in York (at first working with, and later succeeding, David Watson ) before becoming Principal of Ridley Hall theological college in Cambridge.

Cray was consecrated a bishop in March 2001. He served as the Bishop of Maidstone, a suffragan bishop in the Diocese of Canterbury, between 2001 and 2009. He retired from full-time ministry in 2014.

He is the Chairman of Soul Survivor. In 2024 Cray was subject to disciplinary action for failing to pass on information regarding allegations against Mike Pilavachi.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Leeds, St John's College, Nottingham
Positions held
Bishop of Maidstone
Also known as
Graham Alan Cray

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Graham Cray?

Archbishops' Missioner and Team Leader of Fresh Expressions; Bishop of Maidstone; British Anglican bishop

When was Graham Cray born?

Graham Cray was born on 21 April 1947.

What is Graham Cray's occupation?

Graham Cray is an anglican priest, theologian and bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Graham Cray

· Wikidata: Q5592753

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