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Lambert was installed as Anglican Bishop to the Australian Defence Force on 5 July 2013 by [[Phillip Aspinall]] in the Chapel at Duntroon.<ref name="ACNS Installation">{{cite news |title=New bishop for the Australian Defence Force |url=https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2013/07/new-bishop-for-the-australian-defence-force.aspx |accessdate=15 February 2020 |work=Anglican Communion News Service |publisher=Anglican Communion Office |date=9 July 2013}}</ref><ref name="Defence">{{cite news |last1=Defence Media Operations |title=New Anglican Bishop to the ADF |url=https://news.defence.gov.au/media/media-releases/new-anglican-bishop-adf |accessdate=15 February 2020 |work=Department of Defence |publisher=Commonwealth of Australia |date=5 July 2013}}</ref> He replaced Bishop [[Len Eacott]] who had retired in December 2012 after reaching the retirement age of 65.<ref name="Bandiana Bishop BM" /> |
Lambert was installed as Anglican Bishop to the Australian Defence Force on 5 July 2013 by [[Phillip Aspinall]] in the Chapel at Duntroon.<ref name="ACNS Installation">{{cite news |title=New bishop for the Australian Defence Force |url=https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2013/07/new-bishop-for-the-australian-defence-force.aspx |accessdate=15 February 2020 |work=Anglican Communion News Service |publisher=Anglican Communion Office |date=9 July 2013}}</ref><ref name="Defence">{{cite news |last1=Defence Media Operations |title=New Anglican Bishop to the ADF |url=https://news.defence.gov.au/media/media-releases/new-anglican-bishop-adf |accessdate=15 February 2020 |work=Department of Defence |publisher=Commonwealth of Australia |date=5 July 2013}}</ref> He replaced Bishop [[Len Eacott]] who had retired in December 2012 after reaching the retirement age of 65.<ref name="Bandiana Bishop BM" /> |
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Lambert retired as Bishop in late 2019.<ref name="Prayer Diary">{{cite web |title=SUPPORT TO DEFENCEANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY 2019–20 |url=https://www.defenceanglicans.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Support-to-DAC-2019-20.pdf |website=Defence Anglicans |accessdate=15 February 2020 |
Lambert retired as Bishop in late 2019.<ref name="Prayer Diary">{{cite web |title=SUPPORT TO DEFENCEANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY 2019–20 |url=https://www.defenceanglicans.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Support-to-DAC-2019-20.pdf |website=Defence Anglicans |accessdate=15 February 2020 }}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Revision as of 13:19, 15 December 2020
Ian Keese Lambert | |
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| Assistant bishop, Canberra & Goulburn (2012–2013) Anglican Bishop to the Australian Defence Force (2013–2019) | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Australia |
| Diocese | Canberra & Goulburn |
| In office | 31 March 2012[1] – 2019[2] |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 30 November 1995 by George Browning |
| Consecration | 31 March 2012 by Brian Farran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1954 or 1955 (age 69–70)[3] |
| Spouse | Jill |
| Children | 4 |
Ian Keese Lambert is an Australian Anglican bishop and former military officer, who served as an assistant bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn from 2012 to 2013, and as Anglican Bishop to the Australian Defence Force from 2013 to 2019.
Early life, military career and parish ministry
Lambert grew up in Canberra where he attended Telopea Park High School and St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Forrest.[4]
After high school, Lambert attended the Royal Military College Duntroon,[4] where he graduated in 1976[3] as a Lieutenant in the Royal Australian Corps of Transport. He later attended the Royal Navy Staff College at HMAS Penguin in 1989.[4]
While still in the military, Lambert commenced theological studies at St Mark's National Theological Centre initially on a part-time basis, and later was discharged from the military with the rank of Major to complete his studies full-time. He was ordained deacon in the Anglican Church of Australia, and later was ordained priest by Bishop George Browning, on 30 November 1995.[4]
Following his graduation, Lambert served in the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn, first as curate at Cooma from 1995–6, then was appointed Rector of Batemans Bay in December 1996. While serving in Batemans Bay Lambert was appointed as Area Dean 2005, and from 2009-2012 served as Archdeacon for the South Coast and Monaro.[4]
Episcopal ministry
In 2012, Lambert was appointed as Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Goulburn and Canberra. He was consecrated as Bishop, along with fellow Assistant Bishop Genieve Blackwell, by Bishop of Newcastle Brian Farran on 31 March 2012.[5][1] As part of his role, he assisted Bishop Stuart Robinson with responsibility for the South Coast, Monaro and Snowy Regions, while maintaining his role as Rector of Batemans Bay.[3]
Lambert was installed as Anglican Bishop to the Australian Defence Force on 5 July 2013 by Phillip Aspinall in the Chapel at Duntroon.[6][7] He replaced Bishop Len Eacott who had retired in December 2012 after reaching the retirement age of 65.[3]
Lambert retired as Bishop in late 2019.[2]
Personal life
Lambert is married to Jill and has four children.[4]
References
- ^ a b Brown, Malcolm (31 March 2012). "Jensen begs off as deputy consecrates woman bishop". Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ a b "SUPPORT TO DEFENCEANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY 2019–20" (PDF). Defence Anglicans. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d Bunn, Anthony (9 April 2013). "Bandiana Bishop felt calling to lead ADF". The Border Mail. Australian Community Media. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "Defence Anglican Leadership". Defence Anglicans. Anglican Church of Australia. Archived from the original on 5 March 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Bottrell, Leigh (27 March 2012). "Historic day for Anglican Church". Goulburn Post. Australian Community Media. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "New bishop for the Australian Defence Force". Anglican Communion News Service. Anglican Communion Office. 9 July 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ Defence Media Operations (5 July 2013). "New Anglican Bishop to the ADF". Department of Defence. Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
