Born Motherwell, educated Dalziel High School. Studied music at Royal Scottish Academy of Music. Married to Jayne (1976). Taught music in Airdrie Academy. Studied theology in Zürich (BD) and Durham
(PhD). Baptist minister in Jarrow before moving to Manchester. Taught New Testament for 10 years, then returned to Scotland. Church of Scotland minister (2000), occupying several roles in its service, including 11 years as Secretary of Ministries Council and 3 as Secretary of Council of Assembly.
Published books and articles in the field of New Testament. Retain a strong interest in music (singer; pianist; organist). Season ticket-holder at Motherwell FC.
What moves me at my deepest level is making or listening to music.
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