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Martin Warner

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Bishop of Chichester at Church of England
📍 Chichester, England, United Kingdom

As Bishop of Chichester, Dr. Martin Warner leads the Church of England in Sussex, drawing on experience from roles including Bishop of Whitby and Canon at St Pauls Cathedral. An alumnus of Durham University, he has authored five books and is a key voice on faith, arts, and education.

Outside of his official duties, he is a passionate advocate for communicating faith through the arts, including opera and theatre. An avid cyclist, he is also well-known for his hospitality, a skill he perfected while welcoming thousands of pilgrims at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.

He recently advocated in the House of Lords for renewing the focus on music, art, sport, and drama within the national school curriculum.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Bishop of Chichester
Location
Chichester, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Martin shows up

Consensus Focused
Non-Confrontational
Optimistic

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Priorities

Topics Martin cares about

Arts and Faith
A core theme in his career, from developing arts policy at St Paul's Cathedral to advocating for arts in education within the House of Lords.
Christian Education
Actively speaks on the Church's role in learning, emphasizing a curriculum that fosters wisdom, ethical considerations, and social responsibility.
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Career

Work history

7-2012
Bishop of Chichester
Church of England
1-2010 - 8-2012
Bishop of Whitby
Diocese of York
7-2003 - 12-2009
Residentiary Canon
St Paul's Cathedral
9-2002 - 7-2003
Associate Vicar
St Andrew, Holborn
6-1993 - 9-2002
Priest Administrator
The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
In the press

Media appearances

Bishop of Chichester statement following article in Brighton Argus. Featured in Church of England
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Bishop of Chichester sees lessons for Church of England in Rome Synod. Featured in Church Times
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Education
1977 - 1980
BA
St Chad's College, Durham University
1975 - 1977
2 A levels
Maidstone Grammar School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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