The Revd Canon Dr Peter Shepherd was ordained to a self-supporting ministry, focusing on education, in Chichester Diocese almost 40 years ago, and continues to assist in parochial ministry. He holds Bachelor's degrees in History and Theology, Master's in Theology/Philosophy and Education Management, and a Doctorate in Religious Studies/Theology. He was the author of Values for Church Schools (1998) and has contributed chapters and articles to a variety of publications.