Alexander Bennett
London
Summary
An experienced priest with 30 years of ministry, recognised for leadership in clergy management and excellence in public worship. An Army Chaplain skilled in delivering pastoral care and spiritual support in diverse and challenging institutions and environments. Strong ability to build connections with individuals from various backgrounds and provide guidance in challenging situations. Track record of successful collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to promote holistic well-being.
Overview
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Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Army Chaplain
British Army
London
02.2004 - Current
- Serve as Senior Chaplain for London District and Chaplain to Household Division. Providing chaplaincy to the institutions central to British state ceremonial. Leading the Royal Military Chapel (The Guards' Chapel) through excellence in worship; developing a safeguarding culture for the Chapel.
- 2022 - 2024 Career Manager for Army Chaplains. Managing the careers of 180 regular and reserve Army Chaplains; their reporting, promotions, career transitions and wellbeing.
- 2020 - 2022 Chaplain - Allied Rapid Reaction Corps. Chaplain to a diverse multi-national organsation of 21 nations; providing pastoral care to a complex and high performing international workforce.
- 2018 - 2020 Chaplain - 4th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters North East. Providing team leadership to Army Chaplains, leading civil engagement with the Church and civic society in the north east of England.
- 2015-2018 Chaplain for 38 (Irish) Brigade. Acted as Senior Chaplain in Northern Ireland, overseeing pastoral care initiatives. Facilitated religious services and ceremonies to strengthen community bonds and engagement with civil society.
- 2004 - 2015 Served as Chaplain to diverse British Army units, delivering pastoral care, spiritual support, and moral guidance; conducted operational deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Vicar
Holy Trinity Oswestry
Oswestry, Shropshire
07.1999 - 02.2004
- Redesigned church interior for enhanced community engagement.
Led local ecumenical initiatives to foster interdenominational collaboration.
Participated in local homeless projects, providing support and resources.
Assistant Curate
Parish of Whitton
Ipswich
07.1995 - 06.1999
Education
Doctor of Philosophy -
University of Salford
Salford, Manchester2026
Master of Theology -
Cardiff University
Cardiff2017
Master of Arts - International Relations and Diplomacy
University of Birmingham
Birmingham2001
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Theology
University of Hull
Hull1991
Skills
- Leadership development
- Community engagement
- Pastoral care
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Church administration
- Preaching
- Ministry development
- Leadership
- Strategic planning
Interests
- I take a wider interest in wine tasting, in particular the wines of Moldova, and the hospitality that wine affords; I own a classic car and attend motor shows.
Certification
- Wine and Spirits Education Trust certified to level 2 and level 3 in wine tasting.
Timeline
Army Chaplain
British Army
02.2004 - Current
Vicar
Holy Trinity Oswestry
07.1999 - 02.2004
Assistant Curate
Parish of Whitton
07.1995 - 06.1999
Doctor of Philosophy -
University of Salford
Master of Theology -
Cardiff University
Master of Arts - International Relations and Diplomacy
University of Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Theology
University of Hull