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About
Simon Cross is a writer, journalist, academic, and United Reformed Church minister based in East Yorkshire. He is a progressive Christian whose work explores the intersections of social science, theology, and popular culture – with excursions into spirituality and well being.
Originally from Scotland and raised in rural Northumberland, Simon studied Politics and Sociology before launching a career in journalism in 2000. He wrote for national newspapers and magazines, specialising in investigative reporting and hard news, before turning his attention to community development and faith-based engagement.
Simon holds postgraduate qualifications from Westminster College, Cambridge, as well as Staffordshire and Lancaster universities, and completed a PhD in theology at the University of Hull in 2022. His research focused on spiritual capital through the lens of process theology.
As a minister, Simon brings a reflective, justice-oriented approach to leadership, rooted in storytelling, pastoral care, and public theology. He continues to write across genres – from commissioned music reviews to theological essays. He chairs the Trustees of the Progressive Christianity Network and remains active in grassroots projects.
Work & Writing
Read Simon’s work on Substack – including weekly posts that take a progressive approach to the lectionary Gospel texts.
Simon writes commissioned reviews for specialist magazines including Songlines, and RnR, with a focus on World Fusion music, he also reviews books for various publications.
Simon’s first book was published in 2010, and he has continued to publish books and chapters in the years since. He also contributes essays and feature articles to various print and online publications, and presents papers and gives talks in academic conferences and a wide variety of other settings.
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