Nicky Gumbel
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The Reverend Nicky Gumbel |
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Nicholas Glyn Paul Gumbel 28 April 1955 London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Priest, theologian, author, barrister |
| Website | htb |
| Church | Church of England |
| Ordained | 1986 (deacon) 1987 (priest) |
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Congregations served
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Holy Trinity Brompton |
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Offices held
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Curate (1986–2005) Vicar (2005–present) |
Nicholas Glyn Paul "Nicky" Gumbel (born 28 April 1955) is an Anglican priest, and author. He is known as the developer of the Alpha Course, a basic introduction to Christianity supported by churches of many Christian traditions. Since 2005, he has been Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in the Diocese of London, Church of England.
Nicky Gumbel was born on 28 April 1955. He is the son of Walter Gumbel, a German Jew from Stuttgart whose licence to practise law in that city was withdrawn in one of the early Nazi purges. Walter Gumbel emigrated to Britain and became a successful barrister. Gumbel's mother, Muriel, served on the Greater London Council for many years between 1967 and 1986 and was Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Gumbel was educated at Eton College. He studied law at Trinity College, Cambridge, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1976; as per tradition, his BA was later promoted to a Master of Arts (MA (Cantab)) degree.
After graduating from university, Gumbel followed in his father's footsteps and became a practising barrister. Meanwhile, he became a regular worshipper at Holy Trinity Brompton Church, Knightsbridge. In 1982, he announced his decision to leave the bar to train for ordination in the Church of England.
In 1983, Gumbel began theological studies and training for ordained ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He graduated with BA degree in 1986; as per tradition, his BA was later promoted to a Master of Arts (MA (Oxon)) degree. He was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 1986. After some difficulty in finding a curacy, he joined the staff of his "home" church of Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) in the Diocese of London. He was ordained as a priest in 1987. In 1996, the Bishop of London appointed him Alpha Chaplain, though he remained at HTB as a curate.
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