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Name in full? Geoffrey Ejikeme Eze
In what year were you born and where? Born on December 26th 1973 in Plaistow Hospital, London E13
What was the most outlandish thing you did in your youth? Ohh – I could get arrested if I told you. Here is one – I did steal a comic from a newsagents. I did pay for the rest. The one I stole was in the bag already.
When you were a child, what did you want to grow up to be or do? A record producer.
What was your main form of employment before going into the church ministry? I was managing a mailroom for an international pharmaceutical marketing company based in North West London
Where did you undertake your theological training? Trinity College, Bristol
What newspaper do you read? The Independent, The Sun, The New Statesman and The Economist.
Where do you like to go on holiday? Brazil (or Cuba)
What has been your favourite journey? Last year – going to California with some colleagues from college.
Is there a special building you like to visit? Why? I am not sure. Ermm let me think…. I would have to say the space needle in Seattle since the comedy ‘Frasier’ was set there.
Who makes you laugh? Seinfeld
Do you have a pet hate? Chocolate
What are your favourite TV programmes? I have so many. Here are a few: CSI, Law and Order, Battlestar Galactica, Desperate Housewives, Seinfeld, Star Trek, Neighbours and Coronation Street
What do you listen to on the radio? Radio 4 – Love the Archers and the Today Programme, Talk Sport, Radio 5 Live (for the footie)
Have you a favourite food? Mince Meat Bolognaise with Basmati Rice
What is, or was, your best-loved article of clothing? My Levi 501s
What household chore do you dislike most? Dusting and Polishing – so boring.
What music do you enjoy? Jazz, Soul and Funky House
Can you play a musical instrument? if yes, state: Yes I can , I can play the Guitar, Piano and Recorder
How do you like to relax? TV and Music and a good news magazine (Time, Newsweek etc..)
What object can you not live without? My piano
Have you met anyone famous? When & where? I walked next to Samuel L Jackson when I was in Southport and Trevor Brooking shook my hand when he gave me a prize at School.
Apart from the Bible, which book(s) have influenced you deeply? Not sure how to answer this one. There are many books I have read partly or otherwise. I have like some books by Jeff Lucas (an Ilford boy if you did not know – went to Loxford School). I think some of Tom Wright’s books (Bishop of Durham) are excellent. I have also read a book by Laurence Rees called the ‘The Nazis’. It accompanied the BBC TV documentary series. Excellent piece of historical reflection. Affected me deeply.
What is your favourite hymn(s) or worship songs? "Great is thy faithfulness", "There is none like you", "All Heaven Declares", "And Can it Be" and "Just as I am"
On what occasion has a part of the Bible inspired or guided you? What part and why?
Ephesians 6:12 – when Paul states that we are not fighting against flesh and blood but against the powers of this dark world. When I read that I am reminded that the Lord has placed me on this earth to engage in a spiritual battle (one that I often neglect). It reminds me of the constant struggle that I face and that I often miss the mark since I am struggling with and against flesh and blood. This scripture inspires me to pray and pray diligently.