David James (bishop)

David James (bishop)
The Rt Revd Dr
 David James[1] 
PhD[2] BA BSc[3]
Church Church of England
Predecessor David Smith
Successor Nick Baines
Other posts Bishop of Bradford (2002–2010)
Bishop of Pontefract (1998–2002)
Orders
Ordination 1973
Consecration 1998
Personal details
Born 6 March 1945 (1945-03-06) (age 66)
Nationality British
Denomination Anglican
Spouse Gillian[2]
Children Four daughters: Joanna, Kate, Lucy and Rachel[1]
Profession formerly a chemistry lecturer
Alma mater University of Exeter

David Charles James (born 6 March 1945) is a retired Anglican bishop. He was formerly the Bishop of Bradford in the Church of England.[4]

James was educated at Nottingham High School and the University of Exeter.[5][6] After graduating with a BSc,[2] he presumably gained his PhD before lecturing in chemistry at the University of Southampton.

Following his theological studies at St John's College, Nottingham,[3] James was ordained in 1973 and began his ordained ministry with curacies at Highfield, Southampton and Goring-by-Sea. Following this he was Anglican chaplain at the University of East Anglia and then Vicar of East Ecclesfield before returning to his Highfield.

James became suffragan Bishop of Pontefract in 1998 and then became the diocesan Bishop of Bradford in 2002.[7] He retired on 14 July 2010.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b Reader, Elizabeth (1998). Highfield Church, Southampton, 1847-1997. E Reader. p. 35. ISBN 0953449009. 
  2. ^ a b c Press Release — See of Bradford (National Archives)
  3. ^ a b Church of England — Bishop of Bradford
  4. ^ Official announcement
  5. ^ Who's Who2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 9780713672576
  6. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 9780715110300
  7. ^ Anglican Communion
  8. ^ Daily Telegraph Appointments in the Clergy p 32 Issue no 48,058 dated 7 December 2009)
Church of England titles
Preceded by
John Finney
Bishop of Pontefract
1998–2002
Succeeded by
Tony Robinson
Preceded by
David Smith
Bishop of Bradford
2002–2010
Succeeded by
Nick Baines