Stephen Cottrell was consecrated as
Bishop of Reading in May 2004. Before ordination he worked in the film
industry, and for a year at St Christopher's Hospice in Sydenham. A member of
the Governing Body of the College of Evangelists, he is the author of numerous
books. It is anticipated that he will take up his duties as the next Bishop of
Chelmsford in the autumn of 2010.