Russell Barr

Russell Barr (born c. 1953) is a minister of the Church of Scotland, who was nominated in late 2015 to be the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.[1]

Career

Barr was born in about 1953.[2] He received a doctorate of ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary.[3]

Since 1993, he has been the minister of Cramond kirk in Edinburgh.[3] He is chairman of the Edinburgh-based charity Fresh Start,[1][3] which helps people who have been homeless establish themselves in their new home.[4]

In October 2015 he was nominated to succeed Right Rev Dr Angus Morrison as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.[3] He will take office in in May 2016.[1]

Personal life

Barr is married to Margaret, a retired teacher. They have one son and daughter.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Homelessness charity founder Russell Barr to be moderator". BBC News. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  2. ↑ On his election in October 2015, BBC News reported him to be 62 years old
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Cramond minister is Moderator Designate". Church of Scotland website. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "About us". Fresh Start website. Retrieved 6 January 2016.

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