The Revd Richard Steel is a retired clergyman. During his ministry he had a variety of roles. As well as parish roles (in Hull, Huddersfield and Lincoln) he was also Mission Team Leader for the Diocese of Lincoln, Communication Director of the Church Mission Society (CMS), a Diocesan Communication Officer and a Religious Programmes Presenter on local commercial radio in the midlands.
Much of his ministry has involved encouraging people in their growth in faith and in becoming active in mission. His interests in Grove have been firstly Leadership and now Discipleship.