Bishop of Buckingham

The Bishop of Buckingham is the Revd Canon Dave Bull. Dave was consecrated Bishop of Buckingham in February 2025.

Dave was ordained in 2008, having come to faith via an Alpha course in London, where he describes finding God as a “combination of warm friendship, thoughtful deep discussion and a profound personal experience of the Holy Spirit”. Prior to ordination he worked for a charity and a church in London and for Unilever. He studied law at Oxford, and theology at Wycliffe Hall, and is currently studying for a Masters in the Theology of Ministry and Mission. 

Having served his curacy in the Diocese of Southwark, until this appointment Dave was the Team Rector of the 4U Team in Marlow, where he was appointed in 2012, Area Dean of Wycombe Deanery, an Honorary Canon at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, and was Chaplain to the 2012 London Olympics. He is married to Helen, with whom he has three children, and enjoys sailing and mountain biking.

The Bishop of Buckingham works closely with the Archdeacon of Buckingham, the Ven Guy Elsmore, and the associate archdeacon, the Revd Canon Chris Bull. He also has a PA. Other colleagues also provide specialist advice and support in the area of Buckingham.

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