Bob Reiss has been Archdeacon of Surrey since February 1996. The Archdeaconry covers the western half of the Diocese with the Deaneries of Aldershot, Cranleigh, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford and Surrey Heath. The Archdeacon's job involves managing the interface of the diocese with the parishes over matters such as appointments, pastoral re-organisation, financial issues and the care of property.
Archdeacons also share with the Bishops in the ministerial reviews of clergy.
Before coming to the Diocese Bob was Team Rector of Grantham in Lincoln Diocese for ten years, for the last four also being Rural Dean. Nearly four years as curate of St John's Wood, Diocese of London. Bob is a member of the General Synod and is currently Chairman of the Further and Higher Education committee of the Board of Education, a member of the Clergy Stipends review group a member of the group advising the House of Bishops on Doctrinal Discipline. He is married, has a daughter, and enjoys a round of golf.