Mike Stewart (bishop)
Mike Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Suffragan Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Canada | |
| Church | Anglican Church in North America |
| Diocese | Canada |
| In office | 2024–present |
| Previous post(s) | Rector, St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Abbotsford, British Columbia Archdeacon for the Fraser Valley |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1989 (diaconate) 1990 (priesthood) |
| Consecration | March 23, 2024 by Foley Beach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1965 (age 59–60) |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Nottingham |
Michael Stewart (born 1965) is a British-born Canadian Anglican bishop. He was consecrated in 2024 as bishop suffragan of the Anglican Diocese of Canada in the Anglican Church in North America, where he serves as area bishop for western Canada. He was previously in parish ministry in Abbotsford, British Columbia, where he participated in the Anglican realignment in the 2000s.
Biography
Stewart is a native of the United Kingdom. He studied for the priesthood at St John's College, Nottingham, and was ordained as a deacon in 1989 and a priest in 1990. He began his ordained ministry as curate at St. Paul's Church, Ealing, and then as vicar at St. Cuthbert's, North Wembley, for nine years. In 2002, Stewart and his family immigrated to British Columbia, where he became an associate priest at St. Matthew's Anglican Church in Abbotsford. Stewart is married to Marianne and they have five children.[1] After Trevor Walters was elected to serve as ANiC suffragan bishop for western Canada, Stewart succeeded him as rector of St. Matthew's.[2] Stewart also served as archdeacon for the Fraser Valley area. In 2021, Stewart was one of two finalists in the election for ANiC diocesan bishop; Dan Gifford was elected.[3] Stewart was elected bishop suffragan in ANiC's 2023 election, and he was consecrated by Foley Beach in Abbotsford on March 23, 2024.[4]
Bibliography
- Stewart, Mike (2007). No Crowds Present: Reflections on Contemplation and Divine Friendship. Abbotsford, British Columbia: Fresh Wind Press. ISBN 9780978017460.
- Stewart, Mike (2009). Taking Prayer Seriously (PDF). Burlington, Ontario: Anglican Network in Canada. ISBN 978-1-897538-06-7. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- Stewart, Michael (2020). In His Time. Huntington Beach, California: Anglican House Publishers. ISBN 9781732344853. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
References
- ↑ "Mike Stewart". Grace Abbotsford.
- ↑ Hopes, Vikki (June 24, 2011). "Parishioners prepare to move from St. Matthew's Church". BC Local News. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ↑ Careless, Sue (November 18, 2021). "ANiC: Dan Gifford new Coadjutor Bishop-elect". The Anglican Planet. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ↑ "ELECTION OF VEN. MIKE STEWART CONSENTED BY COLLEGE OF BISHOPS". Anglican Network in Canada. Retrieved 23 March 2024.