'˜I cannot think of a greater thing to do'

Rev Arthur Young grew up in Bangor. 'I had, throughout my teenage years, no desire to be around church attachments, but that was all about to change at the age of 16, when I was converted,' he explained. 'I worked as a wood machinist, a store manager of a DIY retail outlet, and then moved to Leeds and London where I was a church youth worker for a number of years. On return to Northern Ireland I became a candidate for ministry in the Church of Ireland, was accepted and studied in Dublin for two years. I was curated at Donaghadee Parish, became Rector of Tullylish for 10 years and then moved to Kill O' The Grange in Dublin as Rector, until coming to St Paul's, Lisburn, 19 months ago. There is no greater message in all the world than the Good news of Jesus. I cannot think of anything greater to do with my life than to glorify God and really enjoy Him forever. That, for me, is living the dream.'