Paul lives in Lisburn, Co. Antrim, with his wife, Gar-Ling, and their two teenaged children. 

Paul has worked as a medical doctor, a cross-cultural pastor, a lay magistrate, and a lecturer in practical theology. He continues to teach ethics and other subjects in theological colleges as well as travelling across Ireland and beyond to teach the Bible and train Christians in apologetics, ethics, leadership and pastoral care. He is also active as a mentor of Christian leaders and consultant to churches in his areas of expertise.

Paul holds primary degrees in medical genetics and medicine, an MA and PhD in theology, and a post-graduate certificate in higher education teaching. 

He is author of numerous articles and several books, including:

- Consuming and Creating Culture, Connected Christianity No.1 (2025, Centre for Christianity in Society)
- Honour, Fear and Love: The Shape of Christian Faithfulness in a Post-Christian Society (2025, Centre for Christianity in Society and PESIOD Publications)
- Keeping Care Pastoral: The Heart of Gospel-Shaped Pastoral Care (2022, PESIOD Publications)
- Clarion Call: Finding Joy in Christ with John the Baptist (2021, PESIOD Publications)
- Serving Two Masters? Probing the tensions between science and faith in the art of Healthcare (2022, Christian Medical Fellowship).

In his spare time he enjoys walking, muddling through cryptic crosswords, and reading history books and historical novels. 

For more information about Paul, visit his personal website.