McLean congratulates new Moderator

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 4th February 2015 Picture by Jonathan Porter / Press Eye

Presbyterian Church of Ireland select new Moderator. Rev. Ian McNile, Minister of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Ballymoney, will take up the role in a few months time. The 64-year-old was nominated by 12 of the 19 presbyteries last night as they met across Ireland. Rev. McNile pictured at Church House in Belfast City Centre. — Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 4th February 2015 Picture by Jonathan Porter / Press Eye Presbyterian Church of Ireland select new Moderator. Rev. Ian McNile, Minister of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Ballymoney, will take up the role in a few months time. The 64-year-old was nominated by 12 of the 19 presbyteries last night as they met across Ireland. Rev. McNile pictured at Church House in Belfast City Centre.

“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate my own Minister, the Rev Ian McNie, on his appointment as Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland for 2015/16,” he said.

“It is a real encouragement to me to see a man who preaches the gospel with clarity and conviction each week, take up this new and challenging role.

“I am confident that he has all the attributes to have a successful and blessed year as Moderator.

“It is my prayerful wish that Ian, Ann and the whole McNie family enjoy good health and God’s blessing in the months and years ahead. It is a personal pleasure for me to see Ian appointed as Moderator & I wish him every success in the year ahead.”