The Revd Dr Tim Kelly, currently Rector of the Four Towers Benefice and Area Dean of Beverley, has been appointed as the next Archdeacon of the East Riding.
Tim, who previously served at Beverley Minster, brings wide experience of parish ministry, diocesan life, and supporting people as they explore God’s calling. He shared:
“I am delighted to have been appointed as the next Archdeacon of the East Riding. Serving in this part of the diocese over many years has given me a real love for the East Riding, and it will be a privilege to continue serving its churches and communities in this new role. I look forward to working alongside clergy, lay leaders and church officers across the archdeaconry.”
The Bishop of Hull, the Rt Revd Dr Eleanor Sanderson, welcomed the announcement:
“I am thankful to God for the continued Gospel partnerships through which we are called to serve Christ here in our diocese and in the East Riding.
“I look forward to serving with the Revd Dr Tim Kelly and continuing to seek the coming of God’s kingdom in our communities. His wisdom, humility, and many gifts will be a blessing to our churches and to all those they reach with the love of Jesus.”
Archbishop of York, the Most Hon and Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, said:
“I welcome the appointment of the Revd Dr Tim Kelly as Archdeacon of the East Riding. Tim will bring his ministry experience and local knowledge to support churches across the archdeaconry as they continue to serve in every community, living Christ’s Story together. Please join me in praying for Tim and his family.”
Alongside his parish ministry, Tim has served on the Diocesan Synod and on the diocese’s Vocations Team, supporting people exploring a call to ordained ministry. In recent years, he has also coordinated the Diocese’s Care of Candidates process, which supports people preparing for the Church of England’s national selection process for ordained ministry.
As Archdeacon, Tim will support local ministry across the East Riding, helping churches to grow in confidence as they serve their communities and share the good news of Jesus. He is expected to start in the post at the start of the new liturgical year.
