Gary Neville Nelson (born 15 May 1952)[4] is an Australian Anglican bishop who served as Bishop of North West Australia (the largest diocese in geographical size in the Anglican Church of Australia, covering approximately a quarter of the Australian continent) from 26 May 2012[5] to 15 May 2022.[6]
Gary Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of North West Australia | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Australia |
| Province | Province of Western Australia |
| Diocese | Diocese of North West Australia |
| Installed | 26 May 2012[1] |
| Term ended | 15 May 2022 |
| Predecessor | David Mulready |
| Successor | Darrell Parker |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1983 (as priest)[2] |
| Consecration | 14 April 2012 (St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney)[3] by Roger Herft[3] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gary Neville Nelson 15 May 1952 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Spouse | Christine[3] |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney University of New South Wales Moore Theological College[4] |
Early life edit
He grew up in Western Sydney and trained as a teacher at Sydney University. He spent two years with his wife in Papua New Guinea as missionary teachers.
Ministry edit
He was assistant curate in Dapto and later rector of Panania.
Nelson served as Director of External Studies at Moore Theological College from 2006 until his appointment as Bishop of North West Australia in 2012.[5][7]
Nelson stated that in the event that same-sex marriage was legalised in Australia, if he believes that religious freedom is not adequately protected, he will refuse to register any marriages.[8][9]
Nelson retired from the role of bishop on 15 May 2022, on reaching the retirement age of 70 years.[6]
References edit
- ^ "The Installation of Bishop Gary Nelson as the Bishop of North West Australia". Geraldton Anglicans. Anglican Diocese of North West Australia. Archived from the original on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "ACL congratulates the Rev Gary Nelson on his election". Anglican Church League. Anglican Church League. 12 February 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ a b c Powell, Russell (18 April 2012). "Nelson swaps Newtown for Northwest". Sydney Anglicans. Anglican Diocese of Sydney. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Statement of Gary Neville Nelson" (PDF). Child Abuse Royal Commission. Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ a b Russell Powell (12 February 2012). "Nelson heads north by northwest". Sydney Anglicans. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Dear North West Partners" (PDF). North West Network. Anglican Diocese of North West Australia. July 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "Gary Nelson". LinkedIn. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ "Anglican bishop may refuse to marry all couples if 'Yes' vote triumphs". Special Broadcasting Service. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Anglican bishop threatens over Australian same-sex marriages". La Croix International. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
