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Matt Barlow has been introduced as Church Army’s new CEO.
Barlow was beforehand spent 21 years with Christians Against Poverty (CAP), 14 of which have been as its CEO.
Under his management, CAP grew into a number one debt recommendation charity, serving to numerous individuals flip their lives round and return to monetary well being.
During his tenure the charity twice received the ‘Sunday Times Best Companies to work for’ award, whereas Barlow’s management expertise have been themselves recognised when he scooped 5 ‘Best Leader’ awards.
In addition to his work with CAP, Barlow based and pastored the Light Church in Bradford. Most not too long ago, he was government director at Mary’s Meals.
He takes up his new submit with Church Army on 5 November. Church Army stated he was becoming a member of the organisation at a “essential second in our mission to share the excellent news of the gospel with the growing variety of individuals dwelling in poverty and deprivation”.
Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani, the Bishop of Chelmsford and Chair of the Board of Trustees, stated she was “delighted” to welcome him to the organisation.
“Through the means of utility and interview Matt’s ardour for the individuals we serve, his profoundly lived religion and the depth of his expertise shone via,” she stated.
“Our work to assist these on the margins has by no means been extra wanted or so difficult. I consider that Matt will considerably strengthen the Church Army workforce throughout this very important subsequent season.”
Barlow stated he was “humbled and excited” to steer Church Army.
“It is a privilege to hitch in with this lengthy and storied historical past of mixing religion and deeds. At a time when life is extremely laborious and bleak for therefore many, I’m wanting ahead to taking part in my half in seeing many individuals helped out of their troubles and given the possibility to expertise the God who loves them.
“As we preserve Jesus central, I’m believing for a lot of lovely souls to come back to know him and the brand new life he has to supply. I can not wait to hitch in as we navigate this subsequent season of the unbelievable organisation that’s Church Army.”
