From 1944 to 1956, he was minister of Cramond Church, Edinburgh.[4] He maintained a link with his war work as Convener of the Committee on Huts and Canteens for HM Forces from 1946 to 1958.[1] He then translated to St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh, a much larger church.[2] During this period of ministry he continued to be involved in management of the Kirk: he was Convener of the Committee on Temperance and Morals from 1958 to 1963, Convener of the Social and Moral Welfare Board 1963 to 1964, and Convener of the Stewardship and Budget Committee from 1964 to 1969.[1] He rose to be head of the Kirk as Moderator of the General Assembly from 1966 to 1967.[2] After his term as Moderator, he was appointed Chaplain to the Queen in Scotland and continued as minister of St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh.[4]
He retired from full-time ministry in 1975 and was appointed Extra Chaplain to the Queen.[1]
Small, R. Leonard (1960). With Ardour And Accuracy – The Warrack Lectures on Preaching 1959. Saint Andrew Press.
Small, R. Leonard (1963). No Uncertain Sound. Edinburgh: T&T Clark.
Small, R. Leonard (1966). No Other Name. Edinburgh: T&T Clark. ISBN0567022579.
Small, R. Leonard (1993). The holy goalie: formerly minister of St. Cuthbert's Parish Church, Edinburgh. Edinburgh: The Pentland Press. ISBN1858210372.
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