Philip Hacking
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Philip Henry Hacking is a retired Anglican minister
, itinerant evangelical speaker, bible
teacher and occasional author.
, in 1953 (subsequently also an MA in 1957), and then trained for the Anglican ministry
at Oak Hill Theological College
, London. He was ordained in 1955 and began a curacy in the Parish of St Helen in St Helens
, near Liverpool. This was followed by 9 years as curate-in-charge / rector
of St Thomas, Edinburgh
(1959–1968). In October 1968 Philip was appointed vicar
of Christ Church, Fulwood, Sheffield
. He remained as vicar in this parish for 29 years before retiring from full-time ministry in 1997. He still maintains connections with the church, preaching on occasions, and holds a diocesan permission to officiate.
In addition to his parish ministry, Philip became involved in different aspects of UK and worldwide Christian work. He was chairman of the Keswick Convention
from 1984–1993; was national chairman of Reform
(a conservative evangelical group within the Church of England); was chairman of Word Alive
(formerly a part of Spring Harvest
) from 1993–2000; and for 12 years was chairman of SUM Fellowship (Sudan United Mission), now Action Partners. He has led many evangelistic missions and bible convention events in the UK and overseas. He has written a number of books and his bible teaching has been widely recorded on audio cassette, CD and DVD media formats.
In an article in the monthly newspaper, Evangelicals Now
, written as he was approaching retirement, Philip described himself as "quite unashamedly an Anglican Evangelical, with a stress on the noun". He regarded the greatest privilege of more than 40 years ministry "to have been a parish minister in St Helens, Edinburgh and Sheffield", adding that "there is no greater joy than expounding the Word of God week by week in the local church, and to share in people's homes something of their joys and sorrows".
soccer stadium in April 1989 in which 96 spectators were crushed to death. He is also a follower of English cricket, and in earlier years played cricket at "various unambitious levels".
He married Margaret in 1955 at The Church of the Saviour, Blackburn. They have two children and five grandchildren. Their son, Stuart, is also an Anglican minister, at St Margaret's Church, Frizinghall (Bradford) as well as being school chaplain at Immanuel Community College, Bradford. Philip and Margaret live in Fulwood, a suburb of Sheffield
.
Anglican ministry
The Anglican ministry is both the leadership and agency of Christian service in the Anglican Communion. "Ministry" commonly refers to the office of ordained clergy: the threefold order of bishops, priests and deacons. More accurately, Anglican ministry includes many laypeople who devote themselves...
, itinerant evangelical speaker, bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
teacher and occasional author.
Career
Philip Hacking gained a BA degree in History at St Peter's College, University of OxfordSt Peter's College, Oxford
St Peter's College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom, located in New Inn Hall Street. It occupies the site of two of the University's oldest Inns, or medieval hostels - Bishop Trellick's, later New Inn Hall, and Rose Hall - both of which were...
, in 1953 (subsequently also an MA in 1957), and then trained for the Anglican ministry
Anglican ministry
The Anglican ministry is both the leadership and agency of Christian service in the Anglican Communion. "Ministry" commonly refers to the office of ordained clergy: the threefold order of bishops, priests and deacons. More accurately, Anglican ministry includes many laypeople who devote themselves...
at Oak Hill Theological College
Oak Hill Theological College
Oak Hill College is a theological college located on Chase Side in Southgate, London, England. It is one of the largest seminaries in the UK....
, London. He was ordained in 1955 and began a curacy in the Parish of St Helen in St Helens
St Helens, Merseyside
St Helens is a large town in Merseyside, England. It is the largest settlement and administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens with a population of just over 100,000, part of an urban area with a total population of 176,843 at the time of the 2001 Census...
, near Liverpool. This was followed by 9 years as curate-in-charge / rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
of St Thomas, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
(1959–1968). In October 1968 Philip was appointed vicar
Vicar
In the broadest sense, a vicar is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting "in the person of" or agent for a superior . In this sense, the title is comparable to lieutenant...
of Christ Church, Fulwood, Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
. He remained as vicar in this parish for 29 years before retiring from full-time ministry in 1997. He still maintains connections with the church, preaching on occasions, and holds a diocesan permission to officiate.
In addition to his parish ministry, Philip became involved in different aspects of UK and worldwide Christian work. He was chairman of the Keswick Convention
Keswick Convention
The Keswick Convention is an annual gathering of evangelical Christians in Keswick, in the English county of Cumbria.- History :The Keswick Convention began in 1875 as a catalyst and focal point for the emerging Higher Life movement in the United Kingdom. It was founded by an Anglican, Canon T. D....
from 1984–1993; was national chairman of Reform
Reform (Anglican)
Reform is an Evangelical organisation within Anglicanism, active in the Church of England and the Church of Ireland. Reform in England describes itself as a "network of churches and individuals within the Church of England, committed to the reform of ourselves, our congregation and our world by the...
(a conservative evangelical group within the Church of England); was chairman of Word Alive
New Word Alive
New Word Alive is an annual conference originated by a partnership of the UK Christian organisations UCCF and Keswick Ministries. The conference is focussed on Bible teaching, corporate worship, and family time. The conference is a continuation of the former Word Alive event which ran within...
(formerly a part of Spring Harvest
Spring Harvest
Spring Harvest is an inter-denominational Christian conference and gathering in the United Kingdom. Its "Main Event" takes place annually at the Butlins resorts in Minehead and Skegness over the Easter school holiday period....
) from 1993–2000; and for 12 years was chairman of SUM Fellowship (Sudan United Mission), now Action Partners. He has led many evangelistic missions and bible convention events in the UK and overseas. He has written a number of books and his bible teaching has been widely recorded on audio cassette, CD and DVD media formats.
In an article in the monthly newspaper, Evangelicals Now
Evangelicals Now
Evangelicals Now is a monthly evangelical Christian newspaper based in Surrey, England. The magazine was started in 1986 by Bob Horn, and the current editor is John Benton, who is also the pastor of Chertsey Street Baptist Church in Guildford...
, written as he was approaching retirement, Philip described himself as "quite unashamedly an Anglican Evangelical, with a stress on the noun". He regarded the greatest privilege of more than 40 years ministry "to have been a parish minister in St Helens, Edinburgh and Sheffield", adding that "there is no greater joy than expounding the Word of God week by week in the local church, and to share in people's homes something of their joys and sorrows".
Personal points
Philip is a keen supporter of Sheffield Wednesday football club. He was present at the disaster in the HillsboroughHillsborough disaster
The Hillsborough disaster was a human crush that occurred on 15 April 1989 at Hillsborough, a football stadium, the home of Sheffield Wednesday F.C. in Sheffield, England, resulting in the deaths of 96 people, and 766 being injured, all fans of Liverpool F.C....
soccer stadium in April 1989 in which 96 spectators were crushed to death. He is also a follower of English cricket, and in earlier years played cricket at "various unambitious levels".
He married Margaret in 1955 at The Church of the Saviour, Blackburn. They have two children and five grandchildren. Their son, Stuart, is also an Anglican minister, at St Margaret's Church, Frizinghall (Bradford) as well as being school chaplain at Immanuel Community College, Bradford. Philip and Margaret live in Fulwood, a suburb of Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
.
List of Books
- The Spirit Is Among Us: Personal Renewal and the Local Church, Marshall Pickering, 1987. ISBN 978-0551014213
- What He Says, Where He Sends, Marshall Pickering, 1988. ISBN 978-0551016347
- Real Science, Real Faith, Monarch Books, 1991 [co-authored with RJ Berry]. ISBN 978-1854241252
- Isaiah: Free to Suffer and to Serve (Baker Bible Guides), Crossway Books, 1994. ISBN 978-1856840828
- Discovering Isaiah: Free to Suffer and to Serve (Crossway Bible Guides), IVP/Crossway Books, 2001. ISBN 978-1856842037
- The Rhythm of the Gospel: 2 Corinthians (Authentic Lifestyle Guides), Authentic Media, 2004 [co-authored with Elizabeth McQuoid]. ISBN 978-1850785736
- Opening Up Hebrews (Opening up the Bible series), Day One Publications, 2006. ISBN 978-1846250422