Biographies
On this page you can find brief biographies of Paul to use in publicity materials and download his photo. If you need a bespoke bio focused on a specific aspect of Paul's ministry or experience, please contact Paul.
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30 word bio
Paul serves as Executive Director of Christianity in Society, seeking to encourage Christ‑centred thinking and living from Scripture and his years of pastoral, theological and medical service among diverse communities.
70 word bio
Paul lives in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, with his wife and two teenaged children. As Executive Director of Christianity in Society, he helps Christians, churches and organisations towards Christ-centred thinking and living through speaking, consultancy and training. His teaching and writing draw on years spent alongside people in medical, pastoral, educational and community settings. He now works across Ireland and beyond, encouraging Christians to follow Jesus with clarity, integrity and hope.
100 word bio [informal]
Paul lives in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, with his wife and two teenaged children. He serves as Executive Director of Christianity in Society, encouraging Christ centred thinking and living through biblical teaching, consultancy and training in cultural engagement, evangelism, leadership and pastoral care. He also teaches in several theological colleges and works with churches and organisations across Ireland and beyond. His writing and speaking grow from years rejoicing and weeping alongside people in medical, pastoral, educational and community contexts, learning how Christ is Lord in everyday life. For recreation he enjoys walking hills, writing poetry, reading history and unhurried conversations over coffee.
100 word bio [formal - for academic / professional settings]
Paul is Executive Director of Christianity in Society, a Northern Ireland–based charity that seeks to explain Christian faith truthfully, engage societal issues thoughtfully and equip Christians to navigate culture with theological clarity. He lectures in several theological colleges and teaches regularly in churches and organisations across Ireland. He is the author of numerous books and articles on cultural engagement, leadership, mission and pastoral care, and provides consultancy, mentoring and training in these areas. He holds degrees in medical genetics, medicine and theology, and a PhD in divinity, and has worked in medical, pastoral, youth and charity management contexts.