Gary Nelson (bishop)

Gary Nelson is the current bishop of the Anglican Diocese of North West Australia, the largest diocese in geographical size in the Anglican Church of Australia, covering approximately a quarter of the Australian continent.[1]

Early life

He grew up in Western Sydney and trained as a teacher at Sydney University

Ministry

He was assistant curate in Dapto and later rector of Panania.

Statement on gay marriage

Bishop Nelson stated that on the event that gay marriage is legalised in Australia, if he believes that religious freedom is not adequately protected he will refuse to register any marriages.[2][3]

Family life

He spent two years with his wife in Papua New Guinea as missionary teachers.

References

  1. ↑ Sydney Anglicans
  2. ↑ (12 October 2017), Anglican bishop may refuse to marry all couples if 'Yes' vote triumphs, SBS. Retrieved 13 October 2017
  3. ↑ (12 October 2017), Anglican bishop threatens over Australian same-sex marriages, La Croix International. Retrieved 13 October 2017
Religious titles
Preceded by
David Mulready		 Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of North West Australia
2012–present		 Incumbent



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