In this week's video, Bishop Richard reflects on the ordination last weekend of five deacons and five priests in Hereford Cathedral.

He says: 'A deacon is called to remind the whole people of God about the priority of service.... Paul’s letter to the Ephesians reminds us that the primary task of ministry is not to do everything ourselves but to encourage the whole people of God to own their responsibilities as baptised Christians to live for Christ and make him known to others.'

'Ordained ministry exists to facilitate that effective ministry by everyone else.'

Bishop Richard's weekly video message #207

You can find a transcript of this week's video on the diocesan website.