Rev David Casswell
I was born in London in 1952. Went to school at Christ's Hospital School, Horsham.
Trained as a teacher at Loughborough College of Education, married Geraldine in 1974.
We have three children, Joshua ('78) Samuel ('81) and Tamsin ('84). Geraldine is a
Consultant Clinical Psychologist and works for the NHS with children, adolescents and
families.
I had a number of jobs before I was ordained in 1987:-
* St George's Crypt (a night hostel for the homeless)
* Administrator and roadie for the singer Adrian Snell.
* Care assistant at a children's assessment centre.
* I trained and worked as a probation officer.
* As a lay member of staff of St Matthias Church, Leeds
* I trained for ordination at Oak Hill College, London.
* Served a curacy at St Stephen's with St Aidan's, Acomb, York.
* Worked as a prison chaplain for seven years.
* Was appointed vicar of Clifton in 1998.
In my youth I was passionate about all sport, and played rugby for England U19's.
I have played the guitar since my late teens and have released two albums of music
about prison life. I still write music and play in worship. I have recently taken up
drawing and painting as a relaxation.
I was brought up in a Christian home, and learnt about Jesus. Later I realised that
knowing about him was not the same as knowing him. I invited Jesus to forgive me
and come into my heart and life, and to baptise me with the Holy Spirit. My faith grew
whilst part of a local church, where I was able to be released into more responsibility
and leadership.
When I was appointed vicar of Clifton the Lord gave me this verse: 'You did not
choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit - fruit that will
last.' (John 15:16). I have a passion for people to discover the life-changing message
of Jesus and be baptised in the Spirit. I want people to be set free and empowered to
minister in his name.
Trained as a teacher at Loughborough College of Education, married Geraldine in 1974.
We have three children, Joshua ('78) Samuel ('81) and Tamsin ('84). Geraldine is a
Consultant Clinical Psychologist and works for the NHS with children, adolescents and
families.
I had a number of jobs before I was ordained in 1987:-
* St George's Crypt (a night hostel for the homeless)
* Administrator and roadie for the singer Adrian Snell.
* Care assistant at a children's assessment centre.
* I trained and worked as a probation officer.
* As a lay member of staff of St Matthias Church, Leeds
* I trained for ordination at Oak Hill College, London.
* Served a curacy at St Stephen's with St Aidan's, Acomb, York.
* Worked as a prison chaplain for seven years.
* Was appointed vicar of Clifton in 1998.
In my youth I was passionate about all sport, and played rugby for England U19's.
I have played the guitar since my late teens and have released two albums of music
about prison life. I still write music and play in worship. I have recently taken up
drawing and painting as a relaxation.
I was brought up in a Christian home, and learnt about Jesus. Later I realised that
knowing about him was not the same as knowing him. I invited Jesus to forgive me
and come into my heart and life, and to baptise me with the Holy Spirit. My faith grew
whilst part of a local church, where I was able to be released into more responsibility
and leadership.
When I was appointed vicar of Clifton the Lord gave me this verse: 'You did not
choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit -
minister in his name.
Rev David Casswell & his wife Geraldine
Vicar of Clifton Parish
Clifton Vicarage
01904 655071
email: david at cliftonparish.org.uk
Vicar of Clifton Parish
Clifton Vicarage
01904 655071
email: david at cliftonparish.org.uk
