Matt Barlow has been introduced as the brand new CEO of Church Military.
Barlow beforehand spent 21 years at Christians In opposition to Poverty (CAP), together with 14 as its CEO.
Below his management, CAP has grown into a number one debt counseling charity serving to numerous folks flip their lives round and return to monetary well being.
Throughout his tenure the charity received the 'Sunday Occasions Greatest Corporations to work for' award twice, whereas Barlow's management expertise have been themselves acknowledged when he received 5 'Greatest Chief' awards.
Along with his work for CAP, Barlow based and pastored Mild Church in Bradford. He was most lately managing director of Mary's Meals.
On November 5, he begins his new place within the Church Military. Church Military mentioned it was becoming a member of the group at “a pivotal second in our mission to share the excellent news of the Gospel with the rising variety of folks residing in poverty and deprivation.”
Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford and chair of the board, mentioned she was “delighted” to welcome him to the organisation.
“By way of the applying and interview course of, Matt's ardour for the folks we serve, his deeply held religion and the depth of his expertise shined via,” she mentioned.
“Our work supporting these on the fringes has by no means been extra needed or tougher. I consider Matt shall be a major addition to the Church Military staff on this essential season.”
Barlow mentioned he was “humbled and thrilled” to steer Church Military.
“It’s an honor to affix this lengthy and storied historical past of religion and motion. At a time when life is extremely tough and bleak for therefore many, I look ahead to enjoying my half in seeing how many individuals have been helped their troubles they usually bought an opportunity to expertise a God who loves them.
“As we preserve Jesus within the highlight, I consider many stunning souls will come to know him and the brand new life he has to supply. I can't wait to affix as we transfer via this subsequent season of the unimaginable group that’s Military Church.”
