Richard Kerr

Reverend Richard Kerr is the incoming Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, appointed during a tumultuous period marked by a safeguarding scandal that has led to police investigations and widespread criticism of the church's handling of child protection issues. With a background in missionary work and chaplaincy, Kerr aims to rebuild trust within the congregation, emphasizing accountability and a commitment to improving safeguarding practices after the church faced significant failings in its central safeguarding systems.