Following a degree in Sociology at Portsmouth University, Stephen trained at St John’s Theological College, Nottingham before serving his curacy in the Diocese of Portsmouth. He went on to be Team Vicar in Finsbury Park, London and later joined Southwark Diocese in 1999 as Vicar of the Ascension, Balham Hill. During this time, he worked on various projects including the Just 10 South London Mission, The Maseno Project in Kenya and as Co-Host / Facilitator for The Global Leadership Summit in London.
Stephen is married to Jacqui and has three grown up children, Natalie, Simeon and Isaac.
The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Hance, the next Dean of Derby, said:
"I am thrilled and honoured to have been asked to serve as Dean of Derby. This is an exciting time for Derby Cathedral, as we seek to work for the common good and share the love of Jesus with the city. Our first family home was in the East Midlands, and we are looking forward to living and working here again."
The Rt Rev Dr Alastair Redfern, Bishop of Derby, said:
“I am delighted that Stephen has accepted the invitation to be the next Dean of Derby. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise in parish ministry, cathedrals and mission. As we welcome Stephen and Jacqui and their family we look forward to an exciting new chapter in the life of our Cathedral and Diocese.”
The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Hance will be installed as Dean at a special service on Saturday 30 September at 11.00 am
after which he will be styled The Very Revd Dr Stephen Hance.
A brief biography follows:
Biography: Revd Canon Dr Stephen Hance
Born 16 April 1966 Kisumu, Kenya
1986-1989 Portsmouth University, B.Sc.(Hons) in Sociology
1990-1993 St John’s Theological College, Nottingham
B.Th.(Hons), 1992
M.A. in Mission and Ministry, 1993
2005-2009 Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky, USA (part-time)
D.Min. in Missional Church Leadership
1993-1996 Curate, St Jude’s, Southsea (Portsmouth)
1996-1999 Team Vicar, Tollington Team, Finsbury Park, London (London)
1997-1999 Member of Bishop of Stepney’s Council
1999-2004 Director of Post-Ordination Training, Kingston Episcopal Area
1999-present Vicar, Ascension Balham Hill, London (Southwark
1999-present Speaker/teacher on leadership and mission, UK and overseas
2002-2004 Initiator/Team Leader, Just 10 South London mission
2007-present Trustee/Executive member, The Maseno Project, Kenya
2007-2011 Co-host/Facilitator, The Global Leadership Summit, London
2013-2017 Canon Missioner of Southwark Cathedral and Director of Mission and Evangelism for the Diocese of Southwark
2015 Member of General Synod
Founder of Cathedrals and Growth Network
Member of The Council Intercontinental Church Society
Publications:
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BRF (2000) |
In The Beginning: Bible Readings for the First Weeks of Parenting |
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BRF (2002) |
Beyond Confirmation: Going for Growth in the Christian Life |
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ATS (2009) |
The Impact of Community Ministry on Church Health in the Anglican Churches of South London |
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SPCK (2016) |
How to do Mission Action Planning Prayer, Process and Practice (Contributor) |
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Canterbury Press Norwich (2017) |
Doorways to the Sacred: Developing Sacramentality in Fresh Expressions of Church (Ancient Faith, Future Mission) (contributor) |
For more information, or for interview requests, please contact Lucy Harrison, Communications Co-ordinator, Diocese of Derby on 01332 388680, or at lucy.harrison@derby.anglican.org
