Anglican Mainstream is a community within the Anglican Communion dedicated to upholding, teaching, and preserving the Scriptural truths that form the foundation of the Anglican Church. These truths ensure our continued fellowship with Christians throughout history and across the globe. We believe that faithfulness to Scripture, as God’s Word, is crucial for sharing God’s love and purpose through Jesus Christ.

As a global coalition, Anglican Mainstream supports the worldwide gospel ministry of the Anglican Church and collaborates with other organizations and networks that share this mission. We believe that Christian mission and service to a hurting and needy world can only thrive when grounded in and obedient to the Word of God.

Our Network

Anglican Mainstream UK represents the network of organizations within the United Kingdom that are part of our international coalition. Members of Anglican Mainstream are committed to upholding traditional biblical teachings on marriage, family, and human sexuality.

Anglican Mainstream International

Our international coalition includes:

  • Anglican Mainstream UK
  • The American Anglican Council
  • Anglican Communion in New Westminster
  • The Essentials Federation and Network in Canada
  • The Anglican Communion Institute
  • Anglican Mainstream South Africa

Leadership and Governance

  • Primatial Adviser: The Most Rev. Drexel Gomez

Steering Committee of Anglican Mainstream International:

  • Canon David Anderson (American Anglican Council, USA)
  • Bishop Wallace Benn (UK)
  • Rev. Gavin Mitchell
  • Dr. Philip Giddings (UK)
  • Bishop Charlie Masters (Anglican Network in Canada)
  • Professor Christopher Seitz (Anglican Communion Institute)
  • Rev. David Short (Anglican Network in Canada)
  • Canon Dr. Chris Sugden (Executive Secretary)

Anglican Mainstream Trustees:

  • Dr. Philip Giddings (Oxford)
  • Bishop Wallace Benn (Lewes)
  • Rev. David Banting (Chelmsford)
  • Rev. Paul Perkin (Southwark)
  • Canon Dr. Chris Sugden (Oxford)

Anglican Mainstream UK Steering Committee:

  • Dr. Philip Giddings (Convenor)
  • Rev. David Banting (Chairman of Reform)
  • Bishop Wallace Benn (Lewes, President of Church of England Evangelical Council)
  • Prebendary Richard Bewes OBE
  • Rev. Paul Perkin (New Wine Network)
  • Rev. George Curry (Chairman, Church Society)
  • Rev. Alyson Davie
  • Rev. Nick Wynne-Jones
  • The Ven. Michael Lawson (Chairman, CEEC)
  • Canon Andy Lines (Crosslinks Mission Agency)
  • Rev. David McCarthy (Scottish Anglican Network)
  • Canon Dr. Chris Sugden (Executive Secretary)
  • Rev. Dr. Richard Turnbull
  • Mrs. Sarah Finch
  • Rev. Dr. Will Strange (Evangelical Fellowship in the Church in Wales)

Episcopal Adviser:

  • Bishop Graham Cray

Website Consultant:

  • Dr. Lisa Severine Nolland