This Sunday will see the Rev’d Ben Lines licensed as a new Priest-in-Charge in Aberconwy Mission Area.

Already a familiar face in the team of clergy in Aberconwy Mission Area, having served as Assistant Curate for the past eighteen months following his ordination, Rev'd Lines will be officially licensed at a service at St Michael’s Church, Llandudno Junction, at 4pm, led by the Bishop of St Asaph Rt Rev’d Gregory K Cameron.

"It has been a privilege serving the churches of the Aberconwy Mission Area as both ordinand and Assisstant Curate", said Rev'd Lines, who will now have particular responsibility for the pastoral care of the communities of Llandudno Junction, Deganwy and Eglwysbach.

"I am really excited to continue to journey with the people of Deganwy, Llandudno Junction and Eglwysbach as we seek the guidance and call of Jesus for the future.

"I am so aware that we are building on a great legacy of faithfulness and look forward to seeing where the Spirit is leading us in a new season."

Originally from Birmingham, Ben came to ministry in The Church in Wales after seven years of ministry in an independent church.

He is passionate about the local church, seeing churches revitalised and flourishing, engaging with the community, and seeing people respond to the good news of Jesus.

Ben is married to Catrin and they see ministry as a joint calling and enjoy ministering, bi-lingually together.

They have three very lively boys who keep them very busy.

In his spare time, Ben is an Aston Villa supporter, loves reading and cooking and is a keen runner.

The Bishop of St Asaph, The Rt. Rev’d Gregory Cameron, said: "It is good to welcome Ben to this enhanced role and ministry.

"Ben has brought life and passion to his ministry in the Diocese of St Asaph, and I'm delighted to affirm that."