Adam Atkinson became Archdeacon of Charing Cross in March 2020. He had been Director of Mission Development in the Two Cities Area and worked with the Church Revitalisation Trust. Before that Adam was been a parish priest in the Stepney Area of London.
Adam has recently helped lead the ‘Peter Stream’, a London Diocese scheme to release even more diverse talent into ordained ministry. As well as being involved in Alpha, Adam has set up Spear Bethnal Green an employment skills training scheme using coaching, the Columbia Road carols experience, and been involved in community organising and in church planting. Before ordination Adam worked in media consultancy in the private and third sectors. As well as many other jobs in his working life Adam was briefly an Army Officer and he still tries to run. Adam is married to Heather, who is also a priest.