Chris was ordained in the Anglican Diocese of Mt Kilimanjaro at the age of 24, while he was living in Tanzania as a missionary. When he returned to Britain, he went to Cambridge, where he studied theology, served as an assistant chaplain, was awarded a hockey blue, and met Jenny. Chris and Jenny got married and now have two girls, Rose and Saoirse.

Chris became a curate at Holy Trinity Brompton in London, where he was involved in the church’s homeless shelter. He is now Vicar at St Saviour’s, also in London.

As revchris7, Chris is active on Instagram, with 170,000 followers from around the world. His 60 second sermons there have received nationwide media attention. He uses his social media platforms to tell people, ‘You are loved. You are precious. You are of vital importance.’

Chris’s first book, The omg effect: 60-Second Sermons to Live a Fuller Life, was published in 2020, offering bite-sized wisdom to help readers refresh their outlook, reflect on their values and transform their lives. The book reflects Chris’s uplifting message of positivity and inclusivity, which has inspired people around the world, whether they think of themselves as religious or not.

His latest book, Know You Are Beloved: Press Pause, Breathe Deeply, and Be Known by God, published in 2024, takes readers on an inspiring journey to live life with purpose and serenity, secure in the knowledge that our identity and worth are found in Jesus’ love for us. Says Chris: ‘The book will take you into a deeper place with your faith, more secure and more intimate.’