Stott is well known in the UK, along with Dick Lucas, as a life-long confirmed bachelor. Both men were influenced by Bash Camps, christian camps for public (ie private) school boys run by EH Nash. Many have entered the Anglican ministry as a result of these. Nash advocated celibacy for his charges if they became ministers. Jim Packer was one camper who didn't take that advice!

The rumour that Stott is a divorcee is scurrilous gossip unworthy of Christians.

Yours in Christ,

James.