C of E vote is vital moment for evangelicals

Crucial elections which could determine the fate of the Church of England and the future of evangelicals within it are taking place.

Voting for the denomination’s General Synod is now underway and will conclude on 9 October. The result is seen as crucial for imminent decisions on issues to do with human sexuality.

Keith Sinclair, former Bishop of Birkenhead and now National Director of the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) said: ‘We believe that there are good numbers of orthodox evangelical candidates across the dioceses for both the houses of clergy and laity.