Philip Mounstephen

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Philip Mounstephen
Bishop of Winchester
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Mounstephen in 2019
Church Church of England
Diocese Diocese of Winchester
In office2023–present
Predecessor Tim Dakin
Other post(s)Executive leader, Church Mission Society (October 2012 –November 2018)
Bishop of Truro (2018–2023)
Orders
Ordination1988 (deacon)
1989 (priest)
Consecration30 November 2018
by  Justin Welby
Personal details
Born (1959-07-13) 13 July 1959 (age 64) Crookham Village, Hampshire
NationalityBritish
Denomination Anglican
Spouse
Ruth Weston
​
(m. 1984)​
Children1
Alma mater
Member of the House of Lords
(Lord Spiritual)
Assumed office
15 November 2023

Philip Ian Mounstephen (born 13 July 1959) is a British Anglican bishop and missionary. He has been the Bishop of Winchester since 2023, having been Bishop of Truro from November 2018 until 2023. Mounstephen was previously the executive leader of the Church Mission Society (CMS); worked for the Church Pastoral Aid Society (CPAS); and served in parish ministry in the Diocese of Oxford, the Diocese of Southwark and the Diocese in Europe.

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Early life and education

Mounstephen was born on 13 July 1959 in Crookham Village, Hampshire, England. [1] He was educated at St Edward's School, Oxford, a private boarding school in Oxford, Oxfordshire. [1] He studied English literature at the University of Southampton, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1980. [2] [3] He then underwent teacher training at Magdalen College, Oxford, completing his Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in 1981. [1]

In 1985, Mounstephen entered Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, an Evangelical Anglican theological college, to train for ordained ministry. [2] During this time, he also studied theology at Magdalen College, Oxford, and he graduated with a further BA in 1987: [1] as per tradition, his BA was later promoted to a Master of Arts (MA Oxon) degree. [2] He also completed a Certificate in Theology (CTh) in 1988. [1]

Ordained ministry

Mounstephen was ordained in the Church of England: made a deacon at Petertide 1988 (3 July) at St Mary's Church, Amersham [4] and ordained a priest the following Petertide (2 July 1989) at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford — both times by Simon Burrows, Bishop of Buckingham. [5] From 1988 to 1992, he served his curacy at St James Church, Gerrards Cross with St James' Church, Fulmer in the Diocese of Oxford. [2] From 1992 to 1998, he was Vicar of St James Church, West Streatham in the Diocese of Southwark. [1]

In 1998, Mounstephen joined the Church Pastoral Aid Society (CPAS) and served in a number of roles. [1] He was head of Pathfinders from 1998 to 2002; [1] director of the CY Network from 2001 to 2002; [2] head of ministry from 2002 to 2007; [1] [2] and deputy general director from 2004 to 2007. [2]

In January 2007, Mounstephen returned to parish ministry as chaplain (the senior minister) of St Michael's Church, Paris. [3] During his time in Paris, he also served as a member of the diocesan synod of the Diocese in Europe. [6] He was a made a minor canon of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Gibraltar, in August 2012, [7] [8] and he was collated as a "canon without stall" during a service at St Matthew's Church, Westminster, in October 2017. [9]

On 1 July 2012, it was announced that Mounstephen would be the next executive leader of the Church Mission Society (CMS) in succession to Tim Dakin. [10] He took up the post on 13 October 2012 during a commissioning service at St Aldate's Church, Oxford. [7] [11]

Episcopal ministry

On 30 August 2018, it was announced that Mounstephen would be the next Bishop of Truro, the diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Truro. [12] He officially became bishop upon the confirmation – on 20 November at St-Mary-le-Bow – of his election; [13] he was consecrated a bishop [14] [15] on 30 November at St Paul's Cathedral by Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, and was welcomed at Truro Cathedral on 12 January 2019. [16]

In July 2023, it was announced that Mounstephen would be the next Bishop of Winchester, the diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Winchester, [17] and that he was to leave his post at Truro in autumn 2023. [18] He was formally translated from Truro to Winchester at the confirmation of his election on 10 October at St Mary-le-Bow. [19]

The Bishop of Winchester is one of five Church of England bishops who sit ex officio among the 26 Lords Spiritual in the House of Lords. Mounstephen joined the House of Lords on 15 November 2023. [20] He made his maiden speech on 11 January 2024 during a debate on the impact of climate change on developing nations. [21]

Views

Mounstephen believes "passionately in the doctrine of marriage as we have received it" (i.e. one man and one woman for life). [22] In February 2023, he voted for the introduction of blessings for those in same-sex relationships. [23]

Personal life

In 1984, Mounstephen married Ruth Weston. Together they have one daughter. [1] [7]

Selected works

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Non-profit organization positions
Preceded byas General Secretary Executive Leader of the Church Mission Society
2012–2018		Succeeded by
Alastair Bateman
as Chief Executive Officer
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Truro
2018–2023		Vacant
Preceded by Bishop of Winchester
2023–present		Incumbent
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