Graham Hoslett, 45, has been minister at the Melksham and Corsham sector of the mid Wiltshire United (Methodist/URC) Area for the last nine years.
He and his family move to Surrey this week to lead two churches in Guildford.
How would your best friend describe you?
Honest, committed, generous, kind, friendly, fun. Exasperating at times. Not always the most organised but someone worth spending time getting to know.
Where would you recommend for a great evening out?
Ever played skittles? We have a church team The Saints playing in the Wednesday night Corsham league. We didn't come last this year! It's really good getting out and about, meeting the other teams. Great fun.
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What do you do for fun?
Seven years ago I started road running. My wife and I like to do the Bristol and Bath half marathons, and enjoy two or three runs a week beside the Kennet and Avon Canal. We're going to miss the kingfishers and herons.
What motto or phrase do you try to live your life by?
When I became a minister, the word given to me by the Lord was 1 Chronicles 28 verse 10: "You must realise that the Lord has chosen you to build his holy temple. Now do it - and do it with determination." I haven't always done it, but that is what He has called me to do.
Who in the public eye do you most respect and why?
Easy. Jesus Christ. And St Paul. What a man Paul was, what an amazing friend Jesus is.
What is your biggest regret?
Not asking one of the girls out at school. Just asking one of them out would have been nice! That, and not managing to finish in less than 1 hour and 55 minutes at the Bath Half Marathon.
What is your favourite TV programme or film and why?
I can't go in a lift without wanting to come home and watch Die Hard for the umpteenth time. If I weren't a minister I'd want to be Bruce Willis. Are the two mutually exclusive?
What makes you sad?
When people tell lies about Jesus or won't even give Him the time of day.
Describe your perfect day.
Preaching and then seeing the Holy Spirit coming upon His people with power, healing, and answering people's need.
Then home for a barbecue, a glass of beer, more than one piece of lardy cake, while listening to Southampton managing to beat someone at football on the radio.
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