Fr Jonathan grew up in Burgess Hill and was ordained priest in 1993. He currently serves as one of the Parish Priests in Guildford and looking after the communities around Godalming and Haslemere and is moderator of the priests in solidum. He previously served at St John's Seminary for 18 years, during which time he taught philosophy and liturgy and was Bursar for six years and then Director of Studies for 12 years. He was a member of its finance committee and Clerk to the Trustees throughout this time.
Fr Jonathan has experience of working in non-profit organisations outside the church through his roles in the Scout movement at both county and international level. He holds degrees in mathematics, theology, philosophy and liturgy and has post-graduate qualifications in adult education and educational research methods. He enjoys mountaineering and rock climbing and is a qualified instructor.
He chairs the Diocesan Finance Committee. He has been a Trustee of the Secular Clergy Common Fund ('Big M') since 2003, Chair of the Diocesan Art & Architecture Committee since 2005 and Bishop’s Appointed Trustee at St Joseph’s Specialist Trust since 2021.
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