Gary Nelson (bishop)
Gary Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of North West Australia | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Australia |
| Province | Province of Western Australia |
| Diocese | Diocese of North West Australia |
| Installed | 26 May 2012[1] |
| Predecessor | David Mulready |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1983 (as priest)[2] |
| Consecration | 14 April 2012 (St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney)[3] by Roger Herft[3] |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Gary Neville Nelson |
| Born | 1952 (age 69–70) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Spouse | Christine[3] |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney University of New South Wales Moore Theological College[4] |
Gary Neville Nelson (born 1952)[4] is an Australian Anglican bishop who has served as Bishop of North West Australia, the largest diocese in geographical size in the Anglican Church of Australia, covering approximately a quarter of the Australian continent, since 26 May 2012.[5]
Early life[]
He grew up in Western Sydney and trained as a teacher at Sydney University.
Ministry[]
He was assistant curate in Dapto and later rector of Panania.
Nelson served as Director of External Studies at Moore Theological College from 2006 until his appointment as Bishop of North West Australia in 2012.[5][6]
Statement on same-sex marriage[]
Nelson stated that in the event that same-sex marriage was legalised in Australia, if he believes that religious freedom is not adequately protected, he will refuse to register any marriages.[7][8]
Family life[]
He spent two years with his wife in Papua New Guinea as missionary teachers.
References[]
- ^ "The Installation of Bishop Gary Nelson as the Bishop of North West Australia". Geraldton Anglicans. Anglican Diocese of North West Australia. Archived from the original on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "ACL congratulates the Rev Gary Nelson on his election". Anglican Church League. Anglican Church League. 12 February 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ a b c Powell, Russell (18 April 2012). "Nelson swaps Newtown for Northwest". Sydney Anglicans. Anglican Diocese of Sydney. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Statement of Gary Neville Nelson" (PDF). Child Abuse Royal Commission. Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ a b Russell Powell (12 February 2012). "Nelson heads north by northwest". Sydney Anglicans. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ "Gary Nelson". LinkedIn. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ "Anglican bishop may refuse to marry all couples if 'Yes' vote triumphs". Special Broadcasting Service. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Anglican bishop threatens over Australian same-sex marriages". La Croix International. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
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