Roger leads the GATHER movement. He also co-chairs the Trafford Local Strategic Partnership and chairs the Stronger Communities Board for Trafford Council in Manchester. He also has an itinerant speaking ministry. Roger previously led Altrincham Baptist church in Manchester for 22 years and was the chair of RUN: Reaching the Unchurched Network. He is married to Lesley and they have four grown-up children and seven grandchildren.