Stuart retired to Hereford from Birmingham after a career in the police where he qualified as a psychologist.  He is married to Janine and they have two grown sons. He became a Reader in 2014 and his ministry in the church seems a joint endeavour with Janine.  He and Janine help run CHATT, the monthly meeting over traditional English afternoon tea at the church.  He is the chaplain at the alms houses in Whitecross Road and also leads a regular monthly service at Fownhope Church.