Church Planting Bishop Appointed Archbishop of Melbourne
The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne has elected Bishop Ric Thorpe as its next Archbishop, an appointment likely to tip the balance in the house of bishops of the National Church.
Thorpe, aged 60, has served since 2015 as the Bishop of Islington, a role focused exclusively on church planting in the Diocese of London. He leads the Centre for Church Multiplication, equipping clergy and lay teams to...