The Rt Revd Nick Baines became the first Bishop of Leeds, an area covering West Yorkshire & the Dales in June 2014.
Having trained for the ministry at Trinity College, Bristol and after ordination in 1988 he gained wide parish experience, including city centre, market town, rural village and commuter village. He has served in various roles around the country, including Carlisle, Leicester and Lambeth, becoming Bishop of Croydon in 2003 and then Bishop of Bradford in April 2011. Known for his communication expertise, Bishop Nick frequently engages with the media and has written six books.
