Carl is a UK based evangelist and church planter. He leads Edge Ministries and is president of Christian Vision for Men (CVM).

Formerly a financial advisor, youth worker, charity leader and senior pastor of a large multi-congregational church

He has planted a number of churches and has a particular focus and passion for reaching areas of deprivation. He leads the Edge church network, and is establishing Edge Communities and Edge Centres to provide a full spectrum of support and help for those who need it most.

On the Councils formerly of the EA, and currently of Proclaim Trust, Restored, Brighton city mission and Creation Fest.

Author of a number of books, a podcaster and founder of the Codelife movement for men.

Founder and host of The Gathering a major festival for men in the UK and EdgeFest.

Married to Karen since 1994, with two adult daughters

Enjoys sporting challenges and has run the London, Snowdonia and Chesterfield Marathons, cycled from Lands End to John o’ Groats, Calais to Nice, the length of Italy, Port Elizabeth to Cape Town and from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea. He also loves gardening and is a bit obsessed by Japanese maple trees and bonsais!