My faith journey began in my childhood, influenced by my grandparents who were devout Christians. They prayed for the family daily, and I grew up in a household where prayer was a regular practice. As a teenager, I attended a Christian student organization trip to Norway, where I encountered a deeper personal relationship with God through a friend who introduced me to the concept of “quiet time” for Bible reading and prayer. This experience solidified my faith, and upon returning home, I publicly committed my life to Jesus during a mission event at a local Baptist church. Since then, my faith has been a central part of my life, shaping my values and actions.

My dual vocations as a priest and a GP have been a journey of discernment and following God’s call. I have been asked to consider ministry as a vocation since my involvement in church as a teenager, it has been a process over many years that continued while practicing as a GP. It was a question I initially dismissed. However, my vicar persisted, and I eventually attended a vocational discernment weekend, which led to a deeper exploration of my calling. After a period of reflection and guidance from mentors, I felt a strong conviction to pursue ordination. I left my GP partnership and trained full-time in Durham, followed by a curacy in a fresh expression church in Skelmersdale. My role evolved as I realized that I could integrate my medical and ministerial callings, ultimately leading me to serve as both a priest and a GP.

Today, I work as a Self-Supporting Minister at St Luke’s Parish team Liverpool while continuing my medical practice as a GP in Skelmersdale. In my dual role, I am able to bring a holistic approach to healing, addressing both the physical and spiritual needs of my patients and parishioners. In the GP surgery, I am a visible presence as a priest, which sometimes facilitates deeper conversations about spirituality and provides opportunities for prayer and pastoral care. My ministry extends beyond the surgery to the community, where I lead worship, offer prayer for healing, and support those in need. This integration of medicine and ministry allows me to live out my vocation fully, serving people with compassion and love in both my professional and spiritual capacities.