Christopher David Goldsmith (called Chris; born 1954) is a British Anglican bishop who has been the Church of England's national Director of Ministry since 2019.
He began his career as a research scientist before moving into human resources and management roles.
[6] In March 2013, it was announced that he would succeed Roy Screech as the seventh Bishop of St Germans.
[1] On 14 May 2013, he was consecrated bishop by Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, during a service held at Southwark Cathedral.
[4] In June 2019, it was announced that Goldsmith is to resign his See to become the Church of England's national Director of Ministry in September 2019.