Steven Betts
Steven Betts | |
|---|---|
| Archdeacon of Norfolk | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Norwich |
| In office | 29 April 2012–present |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1990 (deacon) 1991 (priest) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Steven James Betts 22 November 1964 |
| Spouse |
Sarah Taylor (m. 1992) |
| Children | Three |
| Education | Nottingham Bluecoat School |
| Alma mater | University of York Ripon College Cuddesdon University of Oxford |
Steven James Betts (born 22 November 1964) is a British Church of England priest. Since 2012, he has been the Archdeacon of Norfolk.
Early life and education
Betts was born on 22 November 1964 to Ronald and Mary Betts.
In 1987, Betts entered Ripon College Cuddesdon to train for ordination.[3] During this time, he also studied theology at the University of Oxford, completing a Certificate in Theology (CTh) in 1990.[1]
Ordained ministry
Betts was
In 1994, Betts moved to the
In 2012, Betts was appointed Archdeacon of Norfolk.[3] On 29 April 2012, he was installed as archdeacon in Norwich Cathedral.[2][4]
Betts was Chair of the House of Clergy of the Diocese of Norwich.[2] He is one of four elected representatives from the Diocese of Norwich at the 2015-2020 General Synod of the Church of England.[5]
Personal life
In 1992, Betts married Sarah Taylor.[1] She is a clinical scientist.[2] Together, they have three sons.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "BETTS, Ven. Steven James". Who's Who 2015. Oxford University Press. November 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "Archdeacon of Norfolk". Diocese of Norfolk. Church of England. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "Steven James Betts". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
- ^ a b c "Canon Steven Betts appointed as Archdeacon of Norfolk". BBC News. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "List of Members - House of Clergy". General Synod. The Church of England. 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.