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Al Stewart (bishop)

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Alan Stewart (born 1959) is an Australian bishop. He is most well-known for having been the National Director of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches in Australia.

Education

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Stewart studied Commerce at the University of New South Wales.[1] He worked in business for a time but later decided to go into Christian ministry. He trained at Moore Theological College.

Theological career

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He was an assistant bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney and oversaw the diocese's Wollongong region from 2007 until 2010.[2] and served parishes in Tregear, New South Wales and Centennial Park. His last position before his ordination to the episcopate was as the CEO of Anglican Youthworks.[3]

In 2009, Stewart was appointed to the Evangelism Ministries in the Diocese of Sydney.[4] In January 2015 he was appointed Sydney director for the City Bible Forum.[5]

In March 2020, Stewart was appointed as National Director of the FIEC Australia.[6] He remained the National Director through September 2024 and was a featured speaker during the FIEC 2024 National Conference, but by October 2024 he was no longer listed on the FIEC's website.[7][8]

Personal life

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Stewart is married to Kathy and they have four children.[9]

References

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  1. ^ City Bible Forum website
  2. ^ Sydney Anglicans website
  3. ^ City Bible Forum website
  4. ^ "Al Stewart to head Evangelism Ministries". Anglican Church League. 25 June 2009. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
  5. ^ "Al Stewart becomes Sydney Director". City Bible Forum. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Al Stewart — News". FIEC. 30 January 2020. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  7. ^ "FIEC 2024 National Conference - Al Stewart - Revelation 1 - Jesus the Living One". www.youtube.com. FIEC. 24 September 2024. Archived from the original on 26 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Staff & Executive". FIEC. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  9. ^ Gospel Coalition Australia website