Joe Aldred is a full time member of staff with responsibility for Pentecostal and Multicultural Relations. Joe is a Bishop in the Church of God of Prophecy from the Pentecostal tradition.
Joe is a broadcaster as well as ecumenist, providing Pause for Thought for BBC and hosting his own radio programe for BBC WM 95.6. Joe has written a number of books, including Respect, about understanding Caribbean British Christianity, and Thinking Outside the Box. Joe was born and grew up in the countryside of Jamaica where he lived a simple and humble life before moving to the UK and building a hugely successful career and status. By his own admission, Joe is a workaholic who believes the key to success is simply hard work. He works long hours on a wide range of projects.
Joe just celebrated 41st wedding anniversary with his wife, he has 3 daughters and 4 grandchildren.