Godfrey Chikaviro

Godfrey is the Probationer Minister in the Calderdale Circuit, having completed his studies at The Queen's Foundation & Ecumenical Theological College, in Birmingham, taking pastoral responsibility for 4 Churches: Christ Church LEP, Cross Hills, Bethesda and Southgate Methodist churches. Godfrey is a proud father of four children, (two boys and two girls), a son-in-law and daughter-in-law and one granddaughter.

Godfrey's passion has always been to work with families, young people, and all those on the margins. He is also passionate about enabling members' capacity to help other people to know God and finding ways to engage with God in Christ for the well-being of the whole community. Godfrey is driven by a deep sense of purpose concerning his social justice agenda, missional evangelism, and a genuine commitment to raising awareness on climate justice. He looks forward to serving, exploring, and worshipping together in the years that he will be part of your lives in the Calderdale Circuit.

He brings a wealth of strategic management experience from his previous roles, in finance. Godfrey is an active member of the board of trustees for a non-governmental charity dedicated to aiding individuals in seeking sanctuary. He also lends a helping hand as a Street Pastor, offering care and assistance to the angelic night owls who sometimes encounter challenging situations during their nocturnal escapades.

Hobbies include walking, cycling, exercising, volunteering, and travelling.