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Spokesperson bishops in the Church of England
Spokesperson bishops or lead bishops are bishops in the Church of England who, additionally to their see, have an episcopal role relating to a particular sector, situation or group of people.
The Bishop for Urban Life and Faith is an episcopal post relating to the church's outreach into urban communities. The post has been held, alongside a diocesan or suffragan see, by two bishops since its 2006 creation: • 2006–2009: Stephen Lowe, Bishop of Hulme • 2009–present: Christopher Chessun, Bishop of Woolwich then of Southwark ==Bishops for Higher and Further Education==
On 20 October 2010, it was announced that James Newcome, Bishop of Carlisle had been appointed lead bishop on healthcare issues. ==Lead bishops for religious communities==
Lead bishops for religious communities
David Walker, Bishop of Dudley then of Manchester has been Chair of the Advisory Council on the Relations of Bishops and Religious Communities since before November 2012; as such he is described as lead bishop for religious communities. ==Lead bishops for safeguarding==
The following have been lead bishops for the Living in Love and Faith process: • 2020 – 2023: Sarah Mullally • 2023 : Philip Mounstephen ==Lead bishops for racial justice==
On 19 April 2013, it was announced that Nick Holtam, Bishop of Salisbury had been appointed Chair of the Committee for Ministry of and among Deaf and Disabled People (CMDDP). By 2020, Richard Atkinson, Bishop of Bedford, had taken over as Chair. ==References==