Paul G. Chandler (author)

Paul G. Chandler
Chandler at Galerie Mémoires Africaines in Senegal in June 2024
Chandler at Galerie Mémoires Africaines in Senegal in June 2024
Born1964
Occupation(s)Author, interfaith peacemaker, art curator
Notable workIn Search of a Prophet: A Spiritual Journey with Kahlil Gibran
SpouseLynne Chandler
Children2

Paul Gordon Chandler (born 1964) is an author,[1] art curator,[2] interfaith peacemaker,[3] social entrepreneur[4] and former Episcopal bishop.[5] He grew up in West Africa (Senegal)[6] and has lived and worked in leadership roles throughout the world, with an emphasis on the Middle East and Africa, with ecumenical publishing, relief and development agencies, the arts and the Anglican Communion.[7] His book on Kahlil Gibran, the best-selling Lebanese born poet-artist and author of The Prophet, is In Search of a Prophet: A Spiritual Journey with Kahlil Gibran.[8]

In 2020, he was awarded by the Archbishop of Canterbury the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation, the highest international award for outstanding service in the work of reconciliation and interfaith dialogue within the Anglican Communion.[3]

  1. ^ Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  2. ^ Antonia Blumberg (23 September 2014). "Washington National Cathedral's 'Amen' Exhibit Offers The World A Prayer Of Hope". Huffington Post. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Archbishop of Canterbury announces 2020 Lambeth Awards recipients". Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  4. ^ "The Journey of a Lifetime". Artscoops. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  5. ^ "Paul-Gordon Chandler appointed Senior Anglican Priest in Qatar". Episcopal News Service. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  6. ^ Najet Belhatem (29 April 2015). "Paul-Gordon Chandler: Voyagiste pour âmes en guerre". Al-Ahram Hebdo. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  7. ^ "About". Paul G. Chandler Website. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  8. ^ "In Search of a Prophet Reviews". Retrieved 1 May 2018.